Ross School is an independent day and boarding school in East Hampton, New York, serving Nursery through Postgraduate. With 325 students from 22 countries, a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and over 90 electives, the school uses an integrated spiral curriculum connecting disciplines through art, artifacts, and real-world experience.
Location
Ross School operates across two campuses: the Bridgehampton campus for Lower School (Nursery through Grade 6) and the East Hampton campus for Upper School (Grades 7 through Postgraduate). Both are located in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York.
Stages
The school is divided into Lower School (Nursery through Grade 6) and Upper School (Grades 7 through Postgraduate).
Type
Ross School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school. The boarding programme introduces students to other cultures and prepares them for increased independence.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body represents 22 countries.
Additional learning support
Student support services are available.
Boarding Arrangements
A residential boarding programme is available for upper school students. The programme is designed to introduce students to other cultures and prepare them for independence.
Food Options
An on-campus cafe is available for students.
Governance and Ownership
Ross School is governed by a Board of Trustees as an independent institution.
Curriculum
The school uses a proprietary integrated spiral curriculum that connects disciplines through art, artifacts, and real-world experience. Over 90 electives are available alongside a STEAM Certificate Programme. The curriculum is accessible at spiral.ross.org.
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, Penn, Duke, Brown, Georgetown, and Oxford.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Student support services are available for students who need additional assistance.
Safeguarding
A smart device policy is in place to support student wellbeing.
History
Ross School has developed a distinctive educational model centred on its integrated spiral curriculum, serving students from nursery through postgraduate level.
Community
The school draws students from 22 countries, creating an international community. An active alumni network and speaker series support ongoing engagement.
Facilities Overview
Two campuses in Bridgehampton and East Hampton are designed based on research in how students learn. Art and artifacts are integrated into the physical environment as visual and experiential learning tools.
Sports Facilities
A dedicated Tennis Centre with coaching programmes is available. Multiple athletic programmes are offered.
Academic Facilities
Facilities are intentionally designed to support the spiral curriculum and interdisciplinary learning.
Extra Curricular Facilities
The Ross School Art Academy and Field Academy provide specialised creative and travel-based learning.
Academic & Intellectual
The STEAM Certificate Programme and Field Academy (international travel and intensive projects) extend academic learning beyond the classroom.
Arts & Creative
The Ross School Art Academy offers dedicated visual and creative arts programming.
Cultural & Language
The Field Academy provides international travel and immersive cultural experiences.
Leadership & Professional
A speaker series brings external perspectives to the school community.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Summer programmes including camp, academy, sports, and both day and boarding options are available.
Admissions
Campus tours are available and applications can be submitted online. The school maintains a nondiscriminatory admissions policy.
Scholarships
The school provided $3.7 million in financial aid for the 2025-26 academic year.
