At Spence, the K-12 academic journey is a spirited adventure grounded in inquiry—learning to live in questions—and a desire to delve deeper and pursue challenge and complexity.
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“We ask, we wonder, we hypothesize, we imagine, we process information, we fail and try again and we ask further. I’ve also started to ask why not as I push my own learning by taking measured risks in seeking new knowledge.” —Sarah
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Pursuing SCHOLARSHIP WITH JOY and ENGAGING the world with PURPOSE
Clara Spence was a revolutionary educator whose forward-thinking ideals of education for women continue to inspire The Spence School’s unparalleled education. Learn More About Our History
A Next-Generation Leader and Scholar
Felicia Wilks, our 15th Head of School, brings an evermore dynamic and vibrant framework for excellence in teaching and learning at Spence today. Meet Felicia Wilks
Clara Spence
“A place not of mechanical instruction but a school of character where the common requisite for all have been human feeling, a sense of humor and the spirit of intellectual and moral adventure.”
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Spence Campus
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56 East 93rd Street
Lower School
22 East 91st Street
Middle & Upper School
412 East 90th Street
Athletic & Educational Facility
Not for SCHOOL but for LIFE we learn. Non scholae sed vitae discimus
We salute the extraordinary Spence alumnae who continue to inspire
our motto and mission and make a difference in the world
A K-12 independent school in New York City, The Spence School prepares a diverse community of girls and young women for the demands of academic excellence and responsible citizenship.