What is the acceptance rate at Birch Wathen Lenox School?

Birch Wathen Lenox School is a selective private school. We're still gathering verified acceptance data from admissions directors. NYC private schools often accept 10-30% of applicants for the most competitive grades. For a personalized estimate, talk to a human advisor.

What are the application requirements for Birch Wathen Lenox School?

Birth certificate, immunization records, and prior school records (typically last 2 years). Birch Wathen Lenox School also requires ISEE scores, 2 recommendation letters, a student essay, a family interview.

How much does Birch Wathen Lenox School cost?

Birch Wathen Lenox School lists tuition around $61.5K/yr. Tuition typically varies by grade division; check the school's financial aid options for the latest figures.

What test scores does Birch Wathen Lenox School require?

Birch Wathen Lenox School requires ISEE as part of admission. Lower grades may use readiness assessments instead.

Is Birch Wathen Lenox School a good school?

Birch Wathen Lenox School maintains a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, has 530 students enrolled. Birch Wathen Lenox School is a K-12 coeducational independent day school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, formed by the 1991 merger of two historic schools (Birch Wathen founded 1921, Lenox School founded 1916).

Birch Wathen Lenox School Admissions 2026-2027

Q: When is the application deadline for Birch Wathen Lenox School?

The application deadline for Birch Wathen Lenox School is Fri Jan 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Apply early — popular grade levels often fill before the deadline.

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Birch Wathen Lenox School Admissions

2026-2027

Tuition

$61.5K/yr

Birch Wathen Lenox School

privateNew York, NYK-12530 students7:1 ratio

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What Parents Say

Parent of applicant

Accepted 2025

“The admissions process was smoother than I expected. The interview felt like a conversation, not an interrogation. My child loved the campus visit.”

Parent of student

Accepted 2025

“We applied to three schools. Birch Wathen Lenox School was the one that made us feel like they were evaluating our whole family, not just test scores.”

Based on anonymized parent feedback. Individual experiences may vary.

Quick Facts

$61.5K/yr

Tuition

K-12

Grades

Private

Type

Fri Jan 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Deadline

Selective — data coming soon

Acceptance

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Lower School(K-5)

$43,050/yr

Upper School(9-12)

$76,875/yr

What You Need to Apply

Application
Submit the school’s online application form.
Records
Transcripts or report cards from the past 2 years.
Test scores
ISEE required.
Interview
Family or student interview required.
Recommendations
2 recommendation letters required.
Application fee
$75 due with the application.

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