Saint Ignatius School Competitors

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City. Founded in 1847 as the nation’s first free public institution of higher education, CUNY has seven community colleges, 11 senior colleges and seven graduate or professional institutions spread across New York City’s five boroughs, serving over 225,000 undergraduate and graduate students and awarding 50,000 degrees each year.

Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. "We are intentionally trying to develop students who have MINDS that understand change, CHARACTER that can create change, and a COMMUNITY that embraces change. That is our mission." — Dominic Randolph, Head of School

Founded in 1920, Nightingale is an independent K–12 girls' school deeply committed to fostering relationships within a rigorous academic environment. It is the joy encountered in the pursuit of intellectual adventure that distinguishes our educational experience; joy that develops within an environment of trust and support from teachers and peers. We champion empathy, integrity, and curiosity, which teach our students about one another, as well as themselves. Every student at Nightingale will find her unique voice, while learning to appreciate the other unique voices in our community. Within our blue doors, we educate both the minds and the hearts of our students. Along their educational journey, students learn the tools and knowledge to evolve into global citizens with the desire and power to effect positive change in the world. At Nightingale, the academic program is the foundation of a student’s journey as she learns to advocate for herself, have empathy for others, and view difference as a source of strength. The joy of learning remains paramount within our classrooms, and students carry that joy with them for a lifetime.