How much is tuition at The Spence School?

At The Spence School, day tuition is $71,185 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does The Spence School offer financial aid?

Yes. 21% of students at The Spence School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does The Spence School serve?

The Spence School serves grades K-12.

Is The Spence School a boarding or day school?

The Spence School is a day school. It is a girls school.

How many students attend The Spence School?

The Spence School enrolls about 700 students.

Where is The Spence School located?

The Spence School is located in New York, New York.

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day

girls

K-12

The Spence School

New York, New York

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$71,185

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

—

Financial aid

21% of students

Enrollment

700

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1892

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What The Spence School actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

21% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$75,585

vs $71,185 published tuition

4-year total

$320,692

incl. $18,408 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Daily transportation$1,500

About

The Spence School is an all-girls day school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded in 1892 and known for exceptional academics, strong leadership development, and consistent placement at the nation's most selective universities.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at The Spence School?: At The Spence School, day tuition is $71,185 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does The Spence School offer financial aid?: Yes. 21% of students at The Spence School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does The Spence School serve?: The Spence School serves grades K-12.
Is The Spence School a boarding or day school?: The Spence School is a day school. It is a girls school.
How many students attend The Spence School?: The Spence School enrolls about 700 students.
Where is The Spence School located?: The Spence School is located in New York, New York.

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