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

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

Thank you for your interest in the Ethical Culture Fieldston School! We are excited to begin this journey with you as a prospective family, and look forward to sharing what makes ECFS such a special school and community.

We place each of our applicants, from Pre-K through 11th Grade, at the center of our admissions process, which informs all of the careful considerations we make when meeting and getting to know our prospective students and families. The Fieldston Middle and Upper Admissions team is deeply committed to embodying the values of our School and providing the highest level of care in supporting you through the process, ensuring that the experience is a meaningful one for you and your child, should you choose to apply.

English Department Chair Alwin Jones speaks to students in a classroom.
An Ethical Culture Fieldston baseball player participates at Spring Fling.
A group of Ethical Culture Fieldston Upper School students pose onstage after a song in Legally Blonde.

Steps to apply: Fieldston Upper

9th Grade — Entry point: Our cohort of students advances to the 9th Grade, with a total enrollment of approximately 160–165 students. We anticipate 35–40 new student openings at this entry point.

10th and 11th Grades — Attrition-based: We welcome applications for the 10th and 11th Grades, which are considered based on the number of open seats we have due to attrition. We do not accept applications for 12th Grade.

Step 1: Learn more about our School, program, and community
Step 2: Submit an application
  • Create an account in our online application system.
  • 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 our Admissions team.
  • We do not require a student essay as part of our application.
  • Our application fee, payable online, is $75. We are happy to provide a fee waiver to qualifying families who request one by contacting us at admissions-fieldston@ecfs.org.
  • If you’d like to be considered for need-based financial aid, submit an application by Monday 12/1.
  • More information about our financial aid program and how to apply.
Step 3: Complete your application
  • Use your parent portal checklist in our online application system to request and upload the required documents. For applicants to Fieldston Upper, we require:
    • A School Report Form, completed by a principal, division head, counselor or dean at the applicant’s current school
    • Two Teacher Evaluation Forms, one each from the applicant’s current English and math teacher
    • ISEE or SSAT report
      • School codes to submit scores: ISEE school code is 336242; SSAT school code is 3079
    • Official transcripts/report cards showing all semester and final grades for the previous academic year, and the first marking period or semester of the current academic year
  • Attend your online interview conversation (9th Grade applicants only).
    • Once we have received and processed your submitted application form, you will be allowed to self-schedule your interview. The interview conversation will be conducted by a member of the admissions team or faculty via Google Meet and will last approximately 40 minutes.
    • More information about your interview conversation will be included in your appointment email.
  • Schedule a campus tour.
    • We look forward to welcoming you to our campus in person and having you experience our community in action!
    • Use your parent portal checklist to self-schedule a date and time that is most convenient for your family.
  • Register for our programs for applicant students and families.
Step 4: Admissions decisions released
  • All parents/guardians included on the application will receive an admissions decision via email after 4:00pm on Wednesday 2/18/2026.
  • Admitted students and families will be invited to attend additional programs and revisit opportunities.
  • Admitted families will have until Tuesday 3/10/2026 at 12:00pm to make their enrollment decisions.

Sibling, alumni, and faculty/staff applicants

Sibling, alumni, faculty, and staff applicant families are given special consideration during the admissions process. However, due to the high volume of applications received, admission is not automatic or guaranteed. All applicants are evaluated according to the same criteria, and all admission decisions consider the best interest of each child. While we value our community, we are also committed to providing access to new families whose values and goals align with the School’s mission. 

For additional information about sibling, alumni, and faculty/staff applications, please contact Caroline Hubbell at chubbell@ecfs.org.