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The Spence School tuition & admissions

New York, NYGrades K–12Day, girlsspenceschool.org

Tuition 2026-27

$71,185

Application deadline

December 1

2026

Students

772

6 students per teacher

Admission test

ISEE or SSAT

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDay
All grades$71,185

Financial aid: $8,493,074 to 160 students (about $53,082 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry gradesK, 6, 7, 9
Admission test, grades 3-4ISEE or SSAT
Admission test, grades 6-7ISEE or SSAT
Admission test, grades 9ISEE or SSAT
InterviewRequired
Apply throughSchool's own portal
Application fee$85
DeadlineDecember 1, 2026
Decisions releasedFebruary 4, 2027
College results, class of 2023
Seniors66
Go to a 4-year college100%
SAT (middle 50%)—
ACT (middle 50%)—
AP coursesNone (own advanced courses)
AP exams scored 3+—
National Merit semifinalists—
School facts
Students772
Teachers (full-time equivalent)132
Students per teacher5.8
School days per year168
Endowment$162,187,572 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$63,790,851 (2024)
Head of school pay$954,143
Where graduates were admitted (2020-2022)

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    The Spence School FAQ
    How much is The Spence School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at The Spence School is $71,185 for all grades, per the school's website.
    Does The Spence School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    The Spence School requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.
    When is the The Spence School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is December 1, 2026, and decisions are released February 4, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.
    Does The Spence School offer financial aid?
    Yes. The Spence School reported $8,493,074 in financial aid to 160 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend The Spence School?
    The Spence School enrolls 772 students in grades K–12, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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