Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Yearly Tuition: $65,540
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ecfs
About the School
- The Ethical Culture Fieldston School, also known more simply as Fieldston or Ethical Culture, is a private pre-K–12th grade coeducational school in New York City with two campuses, in Manhattan and in the Bronx.
- The school is a member of the Ivy Preparatory School League.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Yearly Tuition: $65,540
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Ecfs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1878
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
397 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$65,540
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Orange
School Mascot
Fieldston Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ecfs cost?
Ecfs's tuition is approximately $65,540 for private students.
What is Ecfs's ranking?
Ecfs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ecfs?
The application deadline for Ecfs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ecfs located?
Ecfs is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in West Bronx.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ecfs is Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 184 students
4440 Tibbett Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
All-boys (Jewish)
450 W 250th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
All-boys (Jewish)
4904 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
All-boys (Jewish)
450 W 250th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
All-boys (Jewish)
4904 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 85
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-5 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 184 students
4440 Tibbett Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 85
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 856 students
All-girls (Jewish)
655 W 254th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-1717
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 104
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 85
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Jewish
2600 Netherland Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-0900
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
452 W 260th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students
10552 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 676-6260
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
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3/
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1809 St Georges Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
9372.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
486 E Milton Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
9372.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
9373.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerfield Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
9373.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Edgewood Road
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
9373.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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