Unexpectedly Moving to NYC Private School Recs

[Anonymous]

We found out we are moving to NYC recently from overseas and have an incoming third grader. Is there any hope in getting them into a private school at this point?

[Anonymous]

Your best bet is looking at public schools. It’s too late and do you even have the money to pay 60k for private school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your best bet is looking at public schools. It’s too late and do you even have the money to pay 60k for private school.

That’s pretty condescending for someone you know nothing about. Fwiw, we previously lived in NYC and are well aware of the cost of private schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your best bet is looking at public schools. It’s too late and do you even have the money to pay 60k for private school.

That’s pretty condescending for someone you know nothing about. Fwiw, we previously lived in NYC and are well aware of the cost of private schools.

One idea (and sorry if this is too down market, or it turns out these schools are actually full): Maybe you could start out living by the French American Academy school in Jersey City and use the academy as an emergency backup solution - https://faacademy.org/admissions-2/tuition-and-financial-aid/

Another idea is just to break down and pay a school admissions consultant. Example: I searched just now and found this one -- https://www.admitny.com/our-services/elementary-school

I have no idea if that one is any good, but it's probably better than us DCUM users.

[Anonymous]

Do your children already attend private school? If so, consult your head of school and have him/her put out feelers. Schools are used to this and will let you know what's possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do your children already attend private school? If so, consult your head of school and have him/her put out feelers. Schools are used to this and will let you know what's possible.

Yes, they currently attend private school overseas. Yes, we will engage with the head of school but thought maybe someone had other specific suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your best bet is looking at public schools. It’s too late and do you even have the money to pay 60k for private school.

That’s pretty condescending for someone you know nothing about. Fwiw, we previously lived in NYC and are well aware of the cost of private schools.

Condescending is what the C in DCUM stands for. If you stay on this forum long enough you'll be able to figure out what the rest of the letters mean.

[Anonymous]

Former NYC-er here. Look into the Parents League. They can help and generally know which schools still have openings. It’s entirely possible since people are still leaving the city and opening up spots in all grades. That said, 3rd grade can be tough.

[Anonymous]

The Town School - an N-8 school on the UES, may have spots in the 3rd grade.

[Anonymous]

This is a decent resource. Without more specific information about your child/family/values/where you’ll live, etc, it’s too wide a net.

https://schoolchoiceweek.com/guide-school-choice-new-york/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Town School - an N-8 school on the UES, may have spots in the 3rd grade.

Nobody gets into Town

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Town School - an N-8 school on the UES, may have spots in the 3rd grade.

Nobody gets into Town

Haha, I thought that. Miss those YBM days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Town School - an N-8 school on the UES, may have spots in the 3rd grade.

Nobody gets into Town

Haha, I thought that. Miss those YBM days.

[Anonymous]

I second the Parents League suggestion. I also know people who moved to NYC and were admitted (full pay) to “Top Tier” schools - if your family is a good fit, schools can make it happen. Let Parents League help you with your initial list, and then also reach out to any of the “Top Tier” schools you’re interested in and see if they’ll bring you in for an interview/assessment.