Dwight School vs Pine Street School - Lower Elementary School

	D Dwight School New York, United States	P Pine Street School - Lower Elementary School New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $42,000 - 67,900	Fees / year $26,100 - 62,250
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 9 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 742	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 1872	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight New York operates across four campuses: North Campus at 291 Central Park West; CPW Campus at 18 West 89th Street (Main Office, Middle & Upper Schools: Grades 5–12); Riverside Campus at 144 Riverside Blvd (Early Childhood: Small Wonder–Pre‑K); and 94th Street Campus at 705 Columbus Ave (Early Childhood Division & Lower School: Preschool 3s–Grade 4). The Athletic Center is at 2116 1st Ave.	Location Lower Elementary Campus: 25 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005; Middle School Campus: 156 William Street, New York, NY 10038. Nestled in the heart of Lower Manhattan. The school operates on two campuses in Manhattan.
Stages	Stages Dwight New York has four levels: Early Childhood; Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 4); Middle School (Grades 5–8); and Upper School (Grades 9–12).	Stages Early Childhood: Nursery ages 12 months–4 years; Elementary: Kindergarten–Grade 5; Middle School: Grade 6–8.
School type	School type Private day school	School type The school is an International Baccalaureate World School.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 45 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Quest Learning Center provides learning support for students with learning differences and is integrated across Dwight to benefit all learners.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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Bus service details	Bus service details The school provides a private bus service operated by Queens Children Transportation.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Non-refundable application fee: USD 75. - Non-refundable registration (enrollment) fee: USD 1,500 (assessed at enrollment). - Financial aid processing fee (for Clarity application): USD 65. - Parents Association fee: USD 150 (annual). Tuition fees by program / year group (annual amounts) - 2s Programs (annual): - 2 mornings (Tue & Thu, 8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 17,900. - 3 mornings (Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 26,900. - 5 mornings (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 36,500. - Full days (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 42,000. - Extended days (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5:30 pm): USD 48,000. - Preschool 3s (annual): - 5 mornings (8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 36,500. - 5 full days (8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 49,900. - 4s Program (annual): - 5 mornings (8:30 am–12:00 pm): USD 36,500. - 5 full days (8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 49,900. - Pre-Kindergarten (8:30 am–2:30 pm): USD 49,900 (annual). - Kindergarten (8:30 am–3:30 pm): USD 63,900 (annual). - Grades 1–4 (8:30 am–3:30 pm): USD 67,900 (annual). - Grades 5–12 (8:00 am–3:00 pm): USD 67,900 (annual). Additional mandatory or regularly assessed fees (examples by division) - Technology fee (Kindergarten and Grades 1–12): USD 1,975 (annual). - International Baccalaureate (IB) program fee (Grades 11–12): USD 750. - I-20 processing fee for international students (where applicable): USD 750 (non-refundable). - Uniforms, textbooks, overnight/grade-level trip fees and some extracurricular-specific costs: amounts vary by grade and activity. Per-term / per-instalment detail and billing schedule - Tuition figures above are annual. The school issues initial billing statements in late spring and administers tuition collection through an online student-billing service (Smart Tuition). Families select a payment schedule; the Business Office offers multiple payment-plan structures (examples historically provided include one, two, four, or eight payments). Exact instalment dates and plan choices are administered through the billing service and appear on the initial statement. - Example instalment calculations (for reference only): - Single annual payment: full annual tuition in one payment. - Two-payment plan: each instalment ≈ annual tuition ÷ 2. - Four-payment plan: each instalment ≈ annual tuition ÷ 4. - Eight-payment plan: each instalment ≈ annual tuition ÷ 8. (These instalment amounts are mathematical divisions of the published annual tuition and will be adjusted to reflect any assessed fees, deposits, or credits on the billing statement.) Payment terms, methods and late-payment policy - Accepted payment methods include online debit/credit card, wire transfer (bank transfer), ACH, and payment by check; credit/debit card transactions may incur convenience fees. The school uses an online billing/payment platform (Smart Tuition) for statements and payments. A finance charge of 1% per month is assessed on delinquent accounts. Students with accounts in arrears may be prevented from attending school or receiving records/reports until the account is brought current. Boarding - Dwight School New York is a day school and does not provide boarding or homestay accommodation. Boarding fees are not applicable. Refunds and withdrawal policy - The application fee and registration fee are non-refundable. If a student is withdrawn after May 1 of the preceding school year (per the enrollment contract), the signator is responsible for the full year's tuition, payable immediately. Mid-year withdrawal and other refund responsibilities are governed by the enrollment contract; delinquent balances may result in withheld records. Other routinely assessed or optional costs - After-school and extended-day activities, special curricular or extracurricular program fees, certain language-course supplements, overnight trips, athletic tournament/away-trip costs, and some grade-specific materials or experiences can generate additional charges that vary by student and grade level. Families are billed for these items as applicable. A small number of optional services and fee-based programs may also appear on a student's account. Summary of the most commonly billed line items for families - Annual tuition (varies by program/grade) — see list above. - Non-refundable application fee: USD 75. - Non-refundable registration fee: USD 1,500. - Technology fee (K+): USD 1,975. - IB program fee (Grades 11–12): USD 750. - I-20 processing fee for international students (if applicable): USD 750. - Parents Association fee: USD 150. Notes on administration of fees - Billing and payment administration is handled through the school's Business Office and the online billing service; families receive an initial statement in late spring and ongoing statements according to their selected payment plan. Late or delinquent accounts incur finance charges and may affect a student's continued attendance and access to records.	Fee details Application fee - No public, published application fee amount is available in the school's admissions or tuition pages. The school uses an online admissions portal for applications. Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year) - Half Day Nursery Ones & Twos — Annual: USD 26,100. - One‑payment: USD 26,100. - Two installments (50% / 50%): USD 13,050 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): USD 2,900 per installment. - Nursery Ones — Annual: USD 50,500. - One‑payment: USD 50,500. - Two installments: USD 25,250 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,611.11 per installment. - Nursery Twos — Annual: USD 49,250. - One‑payment: USD 49,250. - Two installments: USD 24,625 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,472.22 per installment. - Preschool Threes — Annual: USD 52,750. - One‑payment: USD 52,750. - Two installments: USD 26,375 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 5,861.11 per installment. - Junior Kindergarten — Annual: USD 57,700. - One‑payment: USD 57,700. - Two installments: USD 28,850 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,411.11 per installment. - 1st–2nd Grade — Annual: USD 58,700. - One‑payment: USD 58,700. - Two installments: USD 29,350 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,522.22 per installment. - 3rd–5th Grade — Annual: USD 59,700. - One‑payment: USD 59,700. - Two installments: USD 29,850 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,633.33 per installment. - Middle School (Grades 6–8) — Annual: USD 62,250. - One‑payment: USD 62,250. - Two installments: USD 31,125 per installment. - Nine installments (1/9): approximately USD 6,916.67 per installment. (Annual tuition figures and the availability of one, two, or nine installment plans are published for 2026–2027.) Sibling discount - A 10% tuition discount is applied for the youngest sibling when multiple children from the same family are enrolled (applies to Pine Street School and its sister school Battery Park Montessori). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school offers flexible payment plans with the option to pay tuition in one, two, or nine installments. The one‑payment option is full annual tuition; the two‑payment option divides the annual tuition into two equal installments; the nine‑payment option divides the annual tuition into nine equal installments. Exact billing dates, installment due dates, and any administrative payment fees are not published on the public tuition page. Boarding fees - Pine Street School is a day school serving Nursery through Grade 8; it does not operate a boarding program. There are no boarding fees. Other costs and fees - Items explicitly included in tuition: books and materials, snacks and lunch, access to educational technology (iPads and MacBooks), field trips, and transportation during the school day. These items are stated as included in the published tuition coverage. - After‑school care / extended day: After‑school care is available until 6:00 pm for a nominal fee; co‑curricular clubs and many enrichment classes are included in tuition, while specialized enrichment offered by external providers may carry separate fees. Exact prices for extended‑day or external enrichment programs are not published on the public pages. - Uniforms and clothing: No public, published uniform fee or uniform cost schedule is shown on the school's public pages. - One‑time or routine additional charges: The public tuition statement does not list explicit one‑time registration, enrollment, or tuition‑deposit amounts on the tuition or admissions pages. If any registration or enrollment deposit applies, it is not published on the pages used for this summary. Refund information - A public refund, withdrawal, or tuition‑deposit refund policy is not published on the school's tuition, admissions steps, or parent‑FAQ pages. No specific refund schedule or percentage (for mid‑year withdrawal or cancelled enrollment) is available on those public pages. Fee payment options (methods) - The school uses an online parent/admissions portal for inquiries and admin processes. The tuition page lists flexible installment options but does not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example: which card types, ACH/bank transfer, checks, or third‑party tuition processors are accepted). Those method details and any administrative payment fees are not publicly listed on the tuition, admissions, or parent FAQ pages. Brief summary of findings and gaps - Published and available: clear annual tuition figures for each grade band for 2026–2027, the fact that tuition covers books/materials/lunch/technology/field trips/transportation, availability of one/two/nine installment payment plans, and the 10% youngest‑sibling discount. - Not published on public pages: a specific application fee amount (if any), any enrollment/registration deposit amount and its refundability, the full billing calendar (exact due dates) and administrative payment fees, specific per‑service pricing for extended‑day/enrichment items, a uniform fee schedule, and the school's formal refund/withdrawal policy. The school's online parent/admissions portals are used for billing and enrollment administration but these portals require account access for detailed billing items and schedules.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Dwight School New York delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum across the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). Preschool through Grade 10 participate in the PYP and MYP automatically, while Grades 11–12 may pursue the IB Diploma Program or the Dwight Courses Program, with a placement process and a two-year commitment for the Diploma Program. The Diploma Program requires six IB subjects (three at Standard Level and three at Higher Level), the IB Core (Creativity, Activity and Service; Extended Essay; Theory of Knowledge), and a total of up to 45 points to obtain the Diploma; a minimum of 24 total points plus HL and SL point thresholds and completion of CAS, EE, and TOK are required. There is no formal application to join the full Diploma Program; a placement process ensures commitment to the two-year program and completion of internal and external assessments. The college counseling team supports university readiness within the IB framework.	Curriculum details Pine Street School is an International Baccalaureate World School. The IB framework guides learning from Nursery through Middle School, and the school is an authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and a candidacy school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The IB emphasizes inquiry-based learning, a global perspective, balanced growth, and action that connects learning to real-world contexts. Language immersion is central to the curriculum, with Spanish and Mandarin taught through immersion for Kindergarten–Grade 5, and Ones & Twos offered in a tri-lingual English/Spanish/Mandarin format; German is added in Middle School. Early childhood and elementary programs integrate IB principles with hands-on, transdisciplinary learning, supported by Montessori materials in the preschool years. Technology is integrated across grades to enrich inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving, and the program aims to develop basic interpersonal language skills (BICS) and higher-level academic language (CALP) through immersive lessons.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Dwight has a low student-teacher ratio.	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates matriculate at a range of domestic and international universities. Recent college matriculations include Brown, Bowdoin, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, UCLA, McGill, NYU, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, University of St. Andrews, Trinity College Dublin, Vanderbilt, University of Virginia, Wesleyan, and Yale. Additional matriculations include Columbia College Chicago, CUNY Brooklyn College, and Pennsylvania State University.	Higher education progression The inaugural 8th grade class was accepted to a broad range of high schools and independent schools in New York City and beyond, including Avenues: The World School, Berkeley Carroll, Birch Wathen Lenox, Brooklyn Friends, Brooklyn Latin, Calhoun, Dwight, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Spence, UNIS, and many others. All applying students were admitted to their first-choice school. The school partners with Smart City Kids for high school placement, providing tutoring, workshops, and 1:1 consulting starting in 7th grade.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Spark Tank is Dwight's K-12 incubator that empowers student-entrepreneurs to launch their own ventures, with guidance and funding through Dwight's Foundation innovation grants; the program develops entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership beyond the classroom.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The Dwight School New York admissions process is personalized with open houses, community events, and individual sessions for each applicant family. The 2025-26 application opens on September 1, 2025 and closes on December 1, 2025. Prospective families can take a 360 Virtual Tour and register for open houses held in fall and winter. Dwight School New York is a member of ISAAGNY and does not discriminate in admissions on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.	Admissions Admissions steps are provided for Nursery Ones, Preschool, Kindergarten through Grade 3, and Grades 4 through 8. Inquire Now connects families with the Admissions Team for personalized support.
Scholarships	Scholarships Dwight offers need-based financial aid; there are no merit or athletic scholarships. About 25% of Dwight students receive financial aid, and approximately $10 million is awarded annually. Financial aid awards range from small grants to full tuition for students in kindergarten through grade 12; preschool aid is limited to partial grants and preschool recipients are reevaluated at the kindergarten level. The financial aid decisions are confidential and based on demonstrated need. The deadline for the 2026-27 financial aid and admissions applications is December 1, 2025, and the financial aid process uses the Clarity platform (start by submitting required documents and a $65 processing fee).	Scholarships Financial assistance is available for Kindergarten through Grade 8; families are encouraged to reach out to the Admissions Team.
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