How much is BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School is $38,000 for grades PreK; $40,500 for grades K; $43,135 for grades 1-5; $46,800 for grades 6-8; $48,750 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School require the ISEE or SSAT?

It depends on the grade: no test for grades PreK-1; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 2-10.

When is the BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 8, 2027, and decisions are released February 10, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.

How many students attend BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School?

BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School enrolls 184 students in grades 6–12, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School tuition & admissions

New York, NYGrades 6–12Day, coed

Tuition 2026-27

$48,750

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 8

2027

Students

184

7 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
PreK	$38,000
K	$40,500
1-5	$43,135
6-8	$46,800
9-12	$48,750

How to apply

Entry grades	PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Admission test, grades PreK-1	No test
Admission test, grades 2-10	ISEE or SSAT
Interview	—
Apply through	Ravenna
Application fee	—
Deadline	January 8, 2027
Decisions released	February 10, 2027

College results

Seniors	—
Go to a 4-year college	—
SAT (middle 50%)	—
ACT (middle 50%)	—
AP courses	—
AP exams scored 3+	—
National Merit semifinalists	—

School facts

Students	184
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	25
Students per teacher	7.2
School days per year	180
Endowment	—
Annual revenue	—
Head of school pay	—

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BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School FAQ

How much is BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School is $38,000 for grades PreK; $40,500 for grades K; $43,135 for grades 1-5; $46,800 for grades 6-8; $48,750 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School require the ISEE or SSAT?: It depends on the grade: no test for grades PreK-1; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 2-10.
When is the BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 8, 2027, and decisions are released February 10, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
How many students attend BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School?: BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School enrolls 184 students in grades 6–12, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from basisindependent.com (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24. “—” means we couldn't find it.