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The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A-
Matriculation A-
Academics A
Extracurriculars A-
Community A+
Reviews B+
The Masters School is a coeducational, college preparatory school located on 96 wooded acres, just 35 minutes north of New York City. Students and teachers make full use of great campus facilities as well as one of the most exciting classrooms in the world--New York City. As a boarding and day school, this is a place of high standards, great achievement, and hard work. But this is also a place of creativity, diversity, and fun. The curriculum is challenging. The athletic teams are competitive and accomplished. The arts program is exceptional. An engagement with the School's community service program has been a guiding principle since the School's founding in 1877.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$77400
Enrollment
531
International Students
16%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$59 millions
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1335
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
14
Boarding %
27

Matriculation

(2020-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#3 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 4 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#13 Brown University 1 +
#13 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#15 Rice University 4 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 4 +
#17 Cornell University 4 +
#18 Columbia University 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 4 +
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 4 +
#22 Emory University 4 +
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 New York University 4 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 4 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 4 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
LAC #6 Carleton College 1 +
#32 Tufts University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 4 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 4 +
#41 Boston University 4 +
#44 Brandeis University 4 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 4 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1 +
#51 Lehigh University 4 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 4 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1 +
#62 George Washington University 4 +
#62 Syracuse University 4 +
LAC #13 Smith College 4 +
LAC #13 Vassar College 1 +
#72 American University 4 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +
#72 Reed College 1 +
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1 +
#76 Muhlenberg College 4 +
SUNY University at Binghamton 4 +
#84 Bennington College 1 +
#89 Howard University 4 +
LAC #18 Barnard College 4 +
LAC #18 Colgate University 4 +
LAC #18 Haverford College 1 +
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 1 +
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1 +
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 4 +
#97 Clark University 1 +
#105 Drexel University 4 +
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 4 +
LAC #24 Colby College 4 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#121 University of Vermont 4 +
LAC #25 Bates College 4 +
LAC #27 Colorado College 1 +
LAC #27 Macalester College 1 +
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 4 +
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1 +
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #39 Denison University 1 +
LAC #39 Lafayette College 4 +
LAC #39 Skidmore College 4 +
LAC #39 Trinity College 4 +
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1 +
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1 +
LAC #60 Bard College 4 +
Babson College 1 +
Bentley University 1 +
Berklee College of Music 1 +
binghamton university, state university of new york 1 +
College of William and Mary 1 +
Emerson College 1 +
Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
McGill University 1 +
Oberlin College 4 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Rutgers University 1 +
Union College 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 4 +
University of St. Andrews 4 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2018-2021 2017-2020 2016-2019 2014-2018 Total
All schools 133 119 116 111 128
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 11
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 14
#7 Duke University 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#9 Brown University 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 14
#12 Columbia University 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#12 Cornell University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#12 University of Chicago 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 10
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 11
#17 Rice University 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 11
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 14
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#24 Emory University 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 14
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 14
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#28 University of Southern California 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 14
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#35 New York University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 16
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#40 Tufts University 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#43 Boston University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#47 Lehigh University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#47 Wake Forest University 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 7
#47 University of Rochester 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 10
#53 Northeastern University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#60 North Carolina State University 4 + 4
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#60 Brandeis University 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 11
#67 University of Miami 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#67 Syracuse University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#67 Villanova University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#67 George Washington University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 16
#73 Tulane University 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#73 SUNY University at Binghamton 4 + 1 + 1 + 6
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 14
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 4 + 1 + 1 + 6
#98 Drexel University 4 + 4
#105 American University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 17
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 4 + 4
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1
#115 Howard University 4 + 4
#133 University of Vermont 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#142 Clark University 1 + 1
Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2018-2021 2017-2020 2016-2019 2014-2018 Total
All schools 76 74 71 64 50
#1 Williams College 1 + 1 + 2
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#4 Swarthmore College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 8
#11 Wesleyan University 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#11 Middlebury College 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 13
#11 Barnard College 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#16 Hamilton College 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#16 Smith College 4 + 4
#21 Colgate University 4 + 4 + 4 + 12
#21 Haverford College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#24 Bates College 4 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 17
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 14
#25 Colby College 4 + 1 + 1 + 6
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#30 Lafayette College 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 17
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 4 + 4 + 9
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#33 Colorado College 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 14
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#38 Skidmore College 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 20
#38 Union College 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Denison University 1 + 1
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#39 Trinity College 4 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 13
#39 Kenyon College 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 14
#45 Union College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 13
#67 Reed College 1 + 1
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 + 4 + 4 + 9
#70 Muhlenberg College 4 + 4
#72 Bard College 4 + 4
#112 Bennington College 1 + 4 + 4 + 9
Oberlin College 4 + 4 + 8
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2018-2021 2017-2020 2016-2019 2014-2018 Total
All schools 1 1 1 0 0
#3 McGill University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2018-2021 2017-2020 2016-2019 2014-2018 Total
All schools 4 0 0 0 0
#33 University of St. Andrews 4 + 4

AP Scores

(2021)
Number of students took AP test
94
Number of tests taken
196
68%
23%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(18)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Sports

(14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(38)
Anime Club
Art Club
Classics Club
Cooking Club
DAA (Dobbs Athletic Association)
Debate Club
Anime Club
Art Club
Classics Club
Cooking Club
DAA (Dobbs Athletic Association)
Debate Club
Dragon Club
Football Club
French Club
Gaming Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Gold Key Society
Improv Club
International Club
Latin Club
Masterpieces (yearbook)
MISH (Masters Interested in Sharing and Helping)
Model UN
Onyx
One Love
Operation Smile
Panache (literary magazine)
REEF
SADD
Spanish Club
Touring Talent
Tower (student newspaper)
Ubuntu
49 Clinton
Cabaret Troupe
Dohters
Muse
The Naturals
Outspoken
Phoenix
Positive Rhythm
Salty Dogs
Urban Connection
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Arts

(20)
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Performing
String
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Performing
String
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Game Design
Media
Photo
Photography
Studio Art
Video
Architecture
Audio Recording
Design
Storytelling
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Contact Info

http://www.mastersny.org
49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-479-6420
admission@mastersny.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1877
Campus Size: 96 acres
Boarding Rate: 27%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 8103
SSAT: 4948

Frequently Ask Questions about The Masters School

Tell me a bit about The Masters School.
The Masters School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1877 , and currently has about 531 students, 16.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.mastersny.org.
Does The Masters School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Masters School is offering 18 AP courses.

In recent years, 68 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Masters School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Masters School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2023, some students attended Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Stanford University and Yale University.
What is the application requirement for The Masters School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Masters School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Masters School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Masters School in 2024 is $77,400 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@mastersny.org .
Where is The Masters School located?
The Masters School is located in the State of New York of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Masters School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Masters School is among the most popular schools, within top 37 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Masters School has been favorited by 835 users.
How to start with an application with The Masters School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Masters School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Masters School’s official site: http://www.mastersny.org or call them at 914-479-6420.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Masters School?
Yes, here are few: The Montfort Academy, EF Academy - New York and The Harvey School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Masters School?
The overall rating for The Masters School is A-.

The section ratings of The Masters School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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New York, New York
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Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport

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