For more information about ECFS, please complete an inquiry form here.
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)

Nancy Dwinell
Director of Admissions, Ethical Culture
admissions-ethical@ecfs.org | 718-329-7574

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

Rachel Mieszczanski
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Lower
admissions-fieldston-lower@ecfs.org | 718-329-7313

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

Caroline Hubbell
Director of Admissions, Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper
admissions-fieldston@ecfs.org | 718-329-7306

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.
ethical culture fieldston school upper school academics

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.
Ethical Culture students and families on the first day of school.

Our Commitment to Community

We focus on Inclusion and Belonging work, so that we can create an environment in which our students can truly thrive. Here’s how we do it.

College Destinations

Our students have attended a wide array of educational institutions over the past five years.
ECFS commencement ceremony 2025