Admissions

Admissions Overview

Welcome to Spence!

We are excited to share with you the wonder and possibilities of our school community: fueled by spirited girls and young women who pursue scholarship with a balance of rigor and joy and see their future as they develop confidence and agency.
Spence actively seeks bright, motivated students who also reflect racial, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic diversity. The School enrolls students in Grades K through 12 from all boroughs of New York City, as well as from parts of Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey. 

We are excited to share that our application for the 2026-2027 academic year is now available here.

We encourage you to learn more about Spence by exploring our website and by following us on Instagram @thespenceschool.

We look forward to exploring the lifelong impact of a Spence education with you and your daughter.

Warmly,
Melissa Hong
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Announcements

Our application is now available! Take the first step and start your journey here. 

Applying to Spence

The Spence Admissions Team

We can’t wait to meet you! If you have any questions, please contact our office at 212-710-8140, or email admissions@spenceschool.org.

Take a Virtual Tour of Spence Lower School

Spence Lower School Tour

Take a Virtual Tour of Spence Middle and Upper Schools

Explore Spence

Spence Students Come From

List of 6 items.

  • Manhattan | Brooklyn

  • Queens | The Bronx

  • Long Island

  • NY State Region

  • New Jersey

  • Connecticut

Students of Color

52%

Student to Teacher Ratio

6:1

$8.6M

Allocated Annually in Financial Aid

Middle & Upper School

22 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128

Lower School

56 East 93rd Street
New York, NY 10128

Athletic & Educational Facility

412 East 90th Street
New York, NY 10128
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.

212-289-5940


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