About Us

History

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AN EDUCATION FOR LIFE

The Episcopal School in the City of New York was founded in 1961 by representatives of six nearby Episcopal parishes. The goal was to offer a developmentally appropriate early childhood program for children in the neighborhood. The School was established as an autonomous, non-denominational institution with an independent, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Its purpose then, as now, was to give young children the best possible preparation for their ongoing education and for life.

Opening Day

The Episcopal School opened on October 25, 1961 in borrowed space with an enrollment of thirty-five children. In January 1962, the School moved into two classrooms leased from the Church of the Resurrection. In the fall of that year, two additional classrooms were leased and the enrollment grew to seventy children.
Board of Regents

In 1966, The Episcopal School was chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The School purchased its current town house at 35 East 69th Street in 1972. Renovations were completed and the building opened in September 1974. In 1986, the fifth and sixth floors were added.
5-Day Toddler Program

Until the 1994-95 school year, the School offered two-day and three-day sessions for toddlers. Believing that continuity benefits even Episcopal's youngest children, the School revised the program to accommodate two five-day, toddler-age groups.
Present Day

By 1995, all ongoing schools in the city had established kindergartens. Soon thereafter, Episcopal's kindergarten program closed.

Currently, there are 200 children ages 2 years and 5 months to 5 years old attending either morning or afternoon sessions.

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Memberships and Accreditations

The Episcopal School is licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools. The School is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York, the Parents League of New York and is an Early Steps Auxiliary Member.