ECFS Admissions | Apply to Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Our application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year has passed. We are, however, still accepting applications for a limited number of grades. For more information, please contact the division you are interested in listed below.

Ethical Culture (Pre-K–5th Grade, Manhattan)

admissions-ethical@ecfs.org | 718-329-7574

Fieldston Lower (Pre-K–5th Grade, Bronx)

admissions-fieldston-lower@ecfs.org | 718-329-7313

Fieldston Middle and Upper (6th–12th Grade, Bronx)

admissions-fieldston@ecfs.org | 718-329-7306

A welcome from our Admissions Office

Thank you for your interest in Ethical Culture Fieldston School. Our Admissions Office is here to guide and support you throughout your application process. If you have any questions, we invite you to reach out to the appropriate division below. Thank you for considering ECFS. We look forward to hearing from you.

Nancy Dwinell
Director of Admissions, Ethical Culture (Pre-K–5th Grade)
admissions-ethical@ecfs.org

Rachel Mieszczanski
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Lower (Pre-K–5th Grade)
admissions-fieldston-lower@ecfs.org

Caroline Hubbell
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper (6th–12th Grade)
admissions-fieldston@ecfs.org

Victoria Daley
Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
vdaley@ecfs.org

Tuition and Financial Aid

At ECFS, we are deeply committed to making a quality education affordable to as many families as possible — we grant more than $16 million per year in financial aid.

Frequently Asked Questions about Our Admissions Process

We know the application process can be confusing, but we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of questions we regularly receive about the admissions process and Ethical Culture Fieldston School in general.

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I found a school that strove to ignite my moral as well as my creative imagination.

Welcome to ECFS

Get to know the Ethical Culture Fieldston School with a welcome note from Chief Executive Officer Kyle Wilkie-Glass.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School Upper School students collecting on the quad

Learning at ECFS

Join us as we advance academic excellence, progressive learning, and everyday ethical practice, helping our students grow into curious and thoughtful citizens.

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ECFS is a dynamic and inspiring place — a place that gave me so much, and one that I truly love.

Is ECFS the Right School for Your Family?

We may not be the right school for every child or every family, so here are some things to consider when determining if our focus on ethical education and progressive pedagogy is a good fit for you and your student.

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