5 UES Private Schools Ranked Among NYC's Best For 2021

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — An annual list of the city's top private schools was released this week, dominated — to no one's surprise — by institutions on the Upper East Side.

The list was compiled by the school-ranking website Niche. Of the top 10 New York City schools this year, five are on the Upper East Side.

The rankings are "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.," according to Niche. Ranking factors include SAT/ACT scores, the quality of colleges that students consider, student-teacher ratio, private school ratings.

Niche said the 2021 list can help parents make smart decisions when deciding whether private school is best for their kids.

Here are the Upper East Side schools that made the city's top 10 — and see the statewide list on Niche.com:

2. Regis High School, Manhattan (state rank: #2)

5. Brearley School, Manhattan (state rank: #5)

6. Dalton School, Manhattan (state rank: #6)

7. The Spence School, Manhattan (state rank: #8)

9. The Chapin School, Manhattan: (state rank: #10)

The city's elite private schools are known for promoting intense academic study among their students while offering many opportunities for achievement in sports and creative arts.

With that reputation comes great cost. The best private schools in the city often have applications (and tuition) that resemble most four-year universities, so if you're trying to get your kid into one, you'd better be prepared.

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