The Ethical Culture Fieldston School, also known more simply as Fieldston or Ethical Culture, is a private pre-K–12th grade coeducational school in New York City with two campuses, in Manhattan and in the Bronx.
The school is a member of the Ivy Preparatory School League.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Yearly Tuition: $65,540
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ecfs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1878
Colors
Orange
School Calendar
Campus Size
18 acres (73,000 m2)
Student Body
Total Students
397 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$65,540
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fieldston Eagle
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ecfs cost?
Ecfs's tuition is approximately $65,540 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Ecfs?
The acceptance rate of Ecfs is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. Ecfs's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Ecfs's ranking?
Ecfs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ecfs?
The application deadline for Ecfs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ecfs located?
Ecfs is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in West Bronx.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ecfs is Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 104 Tuition listed
4440 Tibbett Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Avg. class size: 184 students Tuition listed
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale
All-boys (Jewish)
450 W 250th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni
All-boys (Jewish)
4904 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 104 Tuition listed
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale
All-boys (Jewish)
450 W 250th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni
All-boys (Jewish)
4904 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 601-3523
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Tuition listed
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 85 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 104 Tuition listed
4440 Tibbett Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Avg. class size: 184 students Tuition listed
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4114
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,036 students Tuition listed
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 85 Tuition listed
Sar Academy
All-girls (Jewish)
655 W 254th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-1717
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-1717
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 856 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,705 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 104 Tuition listed
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 85 Tuition listed
Kinneret Day School
(Jewish)
2600 Netherland Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-0900
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-0900
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Tuition listed
St. Margaret Of Cortona School
(Catholic)
452 W 260th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10552 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 676-6260
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 676-6260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 31 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
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3/
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Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
9372.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
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Rank:
3/
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486 E Milton Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
9372.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
9373.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerfield Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
9373.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Edgewood Road
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
9373.3 miles
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