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The Masters School

5.00 (10 reviews)
49 Clinton Avenue Dobbs Ferry NY 10522
Tel: (914) 479-6400
www.mastersny.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) 5-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $83,350
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,800
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
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About the School

  • 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) 5-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $83,350
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,800
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Masters School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Student Test Scores
High average SAT scores

School Overview

2026 School Data
The Masters School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
8-12
Grades Offered (Day)
5-12
PK-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1877
1906
Campus Size
96 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Do It With Thy Might

Student Body

Enrollment
703 students
320 students
% Students of Color
38%
27%
% International Students
12%
21%
% Students Boarding
31%
65%
Average SAT Score
1370
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1270 - 1490
-
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
14 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
72%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
# of AP Courses Offered
14
18
Courses
BiologyCalculus AB
Calculus BCChemistry
English LanguageEnglish Literature
Environmental ScienceEuropean History
French LanguagePhysics C
Spanish LanguageStatistics
Studio ArtU.S. History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$83,350
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$65,800
$40,000
Tuition international students
$83,350
$58,650
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
$77,200
$50,000
% Students on Financial Aid
26%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
Yes
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Admissions

Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Emma Katznelson
Andrea Fischer
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceFencing
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SquashSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWinter Track
School Mascot
The Panther

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
30
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
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

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%
Year: 2026
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Southern California
6
Northeastern University
4
Washington University in St. Louis
4
Bates College
3
IE University - Madrid
3
New York University
3
Northwestern University
3
Tufts University
3
Tulane University
3
Princeton University
2
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School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sam Coffey '17 - 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist. Coffey is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Women's Super League club Manchester City and the United States national team.
    • Marin Alsop '73 - World-renowned conductor who was the first woman to lead a major American orchestra.
    • Kara DioGuardi '88 - Grammy-nominated songwriter, whose songs have appeared on more than 160 million records.
    • Tyler Pager '13 - White House Correspondent for The New York Times
    • Edith Chapin '83 - Senior Vice President, Editor in Chief and acting Chief Content Officer, NPR
    • Nia DaCosta '07 - American filmmaker and the first Black woman to direct a Marvel Comics film
    • Alex Pall '07 - Member of the Grammy-award-winning electronic DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers
    • Flynn Berry '04 - Award-winning author of "Under the Harrow" (Penguin Books), "A Double Life" (Viking) and "Northern Spy" (Viking)
    • Betsy Gotbaum '56 - Former New York City Public Advocate
    • Michele Roberts '73 - Former president of the National Basketball Players Association
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Masters School cost?
The Masters School's tuition is approximately $83,350 for boarding students and $65,800 for day students.
What schools are The Masters School often compared to?
The Masters School is often viewed alongside schools like EF Academy New York by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from The Masters School?
The Masters School famous alumni include: Sam Coffey '17, Marin Alsop '73, Kara DioGuardi '88, Tyler Pager '13, Edith Chapin '83, Nia DaCosta '07, Alex Pall '07, Flynn Berry '04, Betsy Gotbaum '56 and Michele Roberts '73.
What sports does The Masters School offer?
The Masters School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is The Masters School's ranking?
The Masters School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for The Masters School?
The application deadline for The Masters School is Dec. 15 / Jan. 15.

Student & Alumni Reviews

Review
Description

Class of 2002
5.00
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Looking back at my time at Masters, I can honestly say that the experience shaped me in ways I never anticipated, both personally and professionally. The connection I had with my teachers was truly something. . .

Class of 2006
5.00
Bentley University
The Masters School's teaching technique uses Harkness tables in the classroom to promote classroom discussions which teaches the students not only listen to others opinions but also create coherent and concise ways to express their. . .

Class of 2008
5.00
Middlebury College
One unique aspect of the Masters School for which I was personally very grateful was our Morning Meeting. This was a gathering of the entire upper school and faculty in the theater, three times weekly. . .
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  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) 5-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $83,350
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,800
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
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