The Masters School vs. EF Academy New York
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Overview
The Masters School is a rigorous, college preparatory, 5- and 7-day boarding and day school located on 96 acres, 12 miles north of New York City.
Masters is a global community where we strive to be a power for good.
Students and teachers make full use of outstanding campus facilities, including our new, state-of-the-art Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, as well as one of the most exciting classrooms in the world: New York City.
This is a school of high standards, great achievement and hard work, where the Harkness teaching method is a transformative tool in all subjects; around the Harkness table, every student has a voice.
This is also a place of creativity, diversity and fun.
The curriculum is engaging and challenging. The athletic teams are competitive and accomplished.
The fine arts program is exceptional and has been developing artists of acclaim in music, dance, visual arts and theater for years.
Still accepting applications for Fall 2026! Scholarships remain available on a rolling basis, and we encourage families to apply soon for priority consideration. Apply Now
In a suburban community just over an hour from New York City, our campus offers first-rate facilities surrounded by 90+ acres of woodlands. Experiential learning opportunities include frequent trips to New York's historical sights, art galleries, and universities. Take a virtual tour
As part of a global network that has sponsored more international students than any other U.S. high school for over a decade, our unique diversity-students from 60+ nationalities-shapes every aspect of life and learning on campus.
Our highly personalized approach lets students shape their journey based on their unique interests and goals. With support from a dedicated University and Academic Counselor from year one, 92% of our graduates are accepted into their first or second choice university.
Our Academic & English Accelerator Program uses personalized learning and Academic English to advance students' English while allowing them to earn school credits towards a US high school diploma. Watch this video to learn more
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1877
2005
Campus Size
96 acres
97 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
703
290
% Students of Color
38%
n/a
% International Students
12%
88%
% Students Boarding
31%
93%
Average SAT Score
1370
n/a
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1270 - 1490
n/a
Average ACT score
29
n/a
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
14
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
14
28
Number of IB Courses Offered
n/a
22
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
72%
90%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$83,350
$72,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$65,800
$47,500
Tuition (international students)
$83,350
n/a
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$77,200
$76,900
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$15,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
Nov. 23
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Director of Admissions
Emma Katznelson
Lauren Blankstein
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
14
28
Sport
Total Sports Offered
18
6
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceFencing
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SquashSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWinter Track
BasketballCheering
Cross CountrySoccer
TennisVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
30
35
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Biology ClubChess Club
Community Service ClubCreative Writing Club
Debate TeamDobbs Athletic Association (DAA)
Economics ClubEnvironmental Club
Filmmaking ClubFinance Club
Gold Key ClubGSA
Honorary Photo SocietyInternational Club
Latinos UnidosLiterary Magazine
Mental Health ClubMock Trial Club
Model UNPoetry Club
Skateboarding ClubStudent Newspaper
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
A cappella groupDance
Jazz EnsembleMusical
OrchestraPlay
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pickle Ball
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Astro ClubBiomedical Science Program
Chess & GO ClubChoir
Coloring Book ClubCrochet & Knit
Dance ClubDECA Leaders and Entrepreneurs Club
Drama ClubDuke of Edinburgh International Award Program
EFTV ClubEnvironmental Leadership Club
Feminist ClubGPT & AI Club
Investment ClubLearning Lab
Lego ClubMahjong Club
Model United NationsNational Honor Society
Newspaper and Journalism ClubOutdoor Leadership
Pride Not Prejudice ClubRobotics Club
Sign Language ClubSports Media Club
Student CouncilYearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Academy Rocks ClubsAdvanced Art Portfolio Club
Art ClubCreative Design Club
EF Academy PlayersMusic Time Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports