The Beekman School is a private high school in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. This school was founded by George Matthew in 1925 as The Tutoring School of New York. Traditional academics are adapted to each student’s individual needs and remote learning is not new to the Beekman School, which offers on-site, at home and online tutoring.
High school students in grade nine through 12 looking for an advanced college preparatory program will find high quality instructors and coursework at the Beekman School. The typical course load includes classes in English, history, math, science, foreign languages, and one art elective or technology course.
Students are invited to attend plays, films, dances and opera performances in and around Manhattan. Each year, Beekman’s Math League Club competes at six contests throughout the year, while the school’s Benevolent Blue Jays meet monthly to participate in volunteer community service projects.
With a high college acceptance and positive enrollment, the Beekman School in Midtown East boasts a supportive learning environment, a well-rounded curriculum and talented educators who truly care.
The Beekman School
65
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
George Higgins
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$49,500
Niche Grade
A
B
A
B+
C-
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
8
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
28
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
64%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
61.2%
Female
38.8%
White
52.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21.1%
Black
12.7%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic
4.2%
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School Rankings
#53
Most Diverse Private HS in New York
#82
Best Private HS in New York
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
12 Students
Boston University
8 Students
Columbia University
7 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
6 Students
CUNY Hunter College
6 Students
Brown University
6 Students
The New School
6 Students
Cornell University
5 Students
Pace University
5 Students
Bard College
5 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
9 Students
Psychology
9 Students
Biology
5 Students
Economics
5 Students
Chemistry
4 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities
4 Students
Mathematics
4 Students
Computer Science
3 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
3 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/3/2021
Why is this school so expensive when you don't get anything. $45k is a lot for a school when you don't get a gym, have sports, clubs, and etc. With 45k I can use that money to go to a better school.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/8/2020
Outstanding. compassionate , visionary leadership combined with a smart, dedicated faculty, small classes and individual attention moved our son from a "B" student to an honors student, and helped him win a scholarship to college. Jim Little, parent
6/7/2019
Excellent. The Beekman School works closely with families to ensure a solid experience. Teachers are personable, clear in their expectations and truly care that students learn and grow. The unique small class model allows for a friendly relaxed learning enviroment. The Beekman School and its Tutorin...
11/9/2018
Our teen took a math and English class during the summer school session. We were very impressed with the high quality of instruction. We got MORE thank our money’s worth. Our child enjoyed going to class and often told us that her teachers were amazing.
6/26/2016
The teaching staff and Headmaster Higgins at Beekman are beyond "fantastic". They made all the difference in my son's High School academic experience. My son was able to finally focus and succeed. The teachers at Beekman believed in him so that he could believe in himself; with their constant encour...
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Map
About Turtle Bay
List Price Range
$335K - $8.3M
Homes For Sale
276
Average Home Value
$1,275,253
Median Lot Size
30,709 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Household Income
$156,380
% of College Grads
83.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,695 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
86.6%
Homes for Sale
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- Trails
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