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The Buckley School tuition & admissions

New York, NYGrades K–9Day, boysbuckleyschool.org

Tuition 2026-27

$66,500

Application deadline

January 8

2027

Students

366

6 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDay
All grades$66,500

Financial aid: $1,748,300 to 39 students (about $44,828 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry gradesK, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
Admission test, grades INo test
Admission test, grades II-IVISEE
Admission test, grades V and aboveISEE
InterviewRequired
Apply throughRavenna
Application fee$75
DeadlineJanuary 8, 2027
Decisions releasedFebruary 4, 2027
School facts
Students366
Teachers (full-time equivalent)65
Students per teacher5.6
School days per year170
Endowment$1,592,329 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$32,992,151 (2024)
Head of school pay$1,032,987

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    The Buckley School FAQ
    How much is The Buckley School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at The Buckley School is $66,500 for all grades, per the school's website.
    Does The Buckley School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    It depends on the grade: no test for grades I; the ISEE for grades II-IV; the ISEE for grades V and above.
    When is the The Buckley School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 8, 2027, and decisions are released February 4, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
    Does The Buckley School offer financial aid?
    Yes. The Buckley School reported $1,748,300 in financial aid to 39 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend The Buckley School?
    The Buckley School enrolls 366 students in grades K–9, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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    Sources: tuition and admissions from buckleyschool.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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