Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Our application for admission to all grades and divisions for the 2027-2028 school year is available. If you've already made the decision to apply to ECFS, you can initiate an account in our admissions system and begin an application by clicking here.

If you're still in the process of learning more about our school and would like to register for a fall event and join our mailing list, please complete our inquiry form below.

Since its founding in 1878, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School has been committed to excellence in progressive education as it seeks to develop the intellectual, artistic, and moral potential of its students. ECFS serves a diverse community of 1,700 Pre-K to twelfth graders in four divisions: Ethical Culture, Fieldston Lower, Fieldston Middle, and Fieldston Upper. Ethical Culture is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in a six-story, turn-of-the-century building; the other divisions share an 18-acre campus in the Riverdale section of the Bronx.

We challenge our students through an innovative, experiential academic program, preparing them to become lifelong passionate learners, critical thinkers, and ethical leaders. We strive to bring out the best in all our students so that they can bring out the best in those around them.

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Applicants to grades Pre-K through 5 are able to be considered at both of our elementary divisions: Fieldston Lower, located on our campus in the Bronx; and Ethical Culture, located on Central Park West in Manhattan.

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Fall 2026 Events for Prospective Families

Fieldston Middle Virtual Information Session - Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm

This virtual information session will offer an opportunity to learn more about our School's mission, program and community by hearing from members of our leadership and admissions teams.

If you'd like to attend a Fieldston Middle Virtual Information Session, REGISTRATION OPEN.

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Fieldston Middle Information Session (In Person) Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

This in-person session will offer an opportunity to learn more about our School's mission, program and community by hearing from members of our leadership and admissions teams. This session will take place on our Fieldston Campus - 3901 Fieldston Road Bronx, NY 10471.

If you'd like to attend a Fieldston Middle Information Session (In Person) - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 REGISTRATION OPEN.

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Fieldston Upper School Information Session (In Person) Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 6:00PM - 7:30PM

This in-person session will offer an opportunity to learn more about our School's mission, program and community by hearing from members of our leadership and admissions teams. This session will take place on our Fieldston Campus - 3901 Fieldston Road Bronx, NY 10471.

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Fieldston Upper School Virtual Information Session - Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 6:00PM - 7:30PM

This virtual information session will offer an opportunity to learn more about our School's mission, program and community by hearing from members of our leadership and admissions teams.

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Fieldston Upper Fall 2026 Athletic Open House Sunday, November 8, 2026

The ECFS Athletic and Admissions Departments are excited to welcome you to campus for our Fieldston Upper School Athletic Open House. On Sunday, Nov. 8, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our 38 Varsity and JV teams. Our Athletic Director, PE Department Chair, coaches, student athletes and members of our Admissions team will be on campus to speak with you about our sports and physical education programs. Students and Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend this optional event, and registration is required.

If you'd like to attend the Fieldston Upper Fall 2026 Athletic Open House REGISTRATION OPEN.

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Fieldston Middle Discovery Day - Sunday, October 18, 2026

We are delighted to invite prospective students and families to our Discovery Day, a unique, in-depth, in-person exploration of our campus, programs and community.

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Fieldston Upper Discovery Day - Sunday, October 18, 2026

We are delighted to invite prospective students and families to our Discovery Day, a unique, in-depth, in-person exploration of our campus, programs and community.

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Fieldston Upper/Middle Attrition Application Info Session (Virtual) Thursday, November 5, 2026

This Virtual Information Session is for those families who are interested in applying for attrition-based enrollment (7th, 8th, 10th and 11th grades) for the 2026/2027 school year.

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Fall 2026 Information Sessions Grades PreK- 5

Fieldston Lower Information Session (In Person) Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Fieldston Lower Information Session will provide an opportunity to hear from members of our leadership team, our Admissions Office, and a panel of current 6th Grade students. Topics covered will include our unique approach to progressive education, academic excellence, and ethical-based learning.

If you'd like to attend the upcoming Fieldston Lower Information Session (In Person), please register here.

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If you'd like to also attend the upcoming Ethical Culture (In Person) Information Session, please register here.

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Ethical Culture Information Session (In Person) Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - 5:00PM - 6:30PM

If you'd like to attend the upcoming Ethical Culture (In Person) Information Session, please register here.

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If you'd like to also attend the upcoming Fieldston Lower (In Person) Information Session, please register here.

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Fieldston Lower Discovery Day - Sunday, October 18, 2026

We are delighted to invite prospective students and families to our Discovery Day, a unique, in-depth, in-person exploration of our campus, programs and community.

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Explore Pre-K - 1st Grade at Fieldston Lower (Online Event) Thursday, November 5, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us online for an in-depth look into the early learning experience at Fieldston Lower. At Fieldston Lower social and academic curricula are equally important. Topics covered will include our developmentally appropriate academic study through year-long themes, project-based experiential learning, and keeping ethics at the core of our curriculum. Time will be left for Q & A following the presentation.

If you'd like to attend the upcoming Explore Pre-K - 1st Grade (Online Event), please register here.

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Explore 2nd Grade - 5th Grade at Fieldston Lower (Online Event) Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us online for an in-depth look into 2nd - 5th Grade at Fieldston Lower. At Fieldston Lower social and academic curricula are equally important. Each grade designs its curriculum to present our students with skills they will need for the 21st century, specifically cognitive, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. Come hear about the experience of joining the Fieldston Lower community in these grades. Time will be left for Q & A following the presentation.

If you'd like to attend the upcoming Explore 2nd Grade - 5th Grade (Online Event) , please register here.

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