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Open House: Discover a School for Fearless Thinkers

Experience a school where students are challenged to think deeply, grow with confidence, and discover they’re capable of more than they can imagine.

PreK–Grade 5: Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 AM
Grades 6–12: Sunday, October 18 at 10:00 AM

Where Potential Becomes Possibility

We believe students are capable of more than they can imagine.

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Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2027

Fearless Thinkers Start Here. Where students build the confidence to think independently, embrace challenges, and pursue their highest potential.

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Nationally Recognized Results

Our students’ curiosity and hard work are earning recognition nationwide, from top Niche rankings to National Merit results.

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Outstanding Student Achievements
99%
BASIS Independent students’ Advanced Placement Exam Pass Rate for 2026
1514
Average SAT score out of 1600

for Class of 2026

61%
BASIS Independent students were admitted to a top 25 school*
*Based on U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities and/or Best National Liberal Arts Colleges from 2026.
Cultivating Fearless Thinkers

At BASIS Independent Manhattan, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose.

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Preschool

Our PreK through kindergarten program is carefully designed to encourage a child’s natural tendencies to question, to create, and to discover. This is where we lay a solid foundation for academic success.
Preschool

Elementary School

Through classes led by expert teachers, students study a well-rounded, integrated curriculum that inspires connections and application of knowledge.
Elementary School

Middle School

These grades are designed to foster student independence, self-motivation, confidence, and curiosity; the academic and organizational skills that will prepare them for high school and beyond.
Middle School

High School

Beginning with Advanced Placement® (AP) coursework and ending with college-style capstone courses and a Senior Project, the BASIS Curriculum in grades 9–12 develops fearless thinkers, consistently ranked among the nation’s best.
High School
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It was an extra special day when we welcomed back It was an extra special day when we welcomed back former BASIS Independent Manhattan student Maddie Lee as a guest speaker with the @alopeciajusticeleague.👏 

Our Grade 1–4 students learned so much from Maddie, hearing about her personal journey with alopecia areata, understanding the science behind hair loss conditions, and appreciating everyone's hair differences. She shared positive news about her new treatment milestones and gifted every primary classroom a copy of her book, "How Ari Got Her Cape"! 📖 

We are so proud of Maddie’s bravery, advocacy, and lasting creative legacy—which includes her original artwork on our 2020–2021 yearbook cover. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.🐾✨

#FearlessThinkers #BASISIndependentManhattan #WildcatAlumni #HairDifferenceEducation #AlopeciaAwareness
It was an extra special day when we welcomed back former BASIS Independent Manhattan student Maddie Lee as a guest speaker with the @alopeciajusticeleague.👏 Our Grade 1–4 students learned so much from Maddie, hearing about her personal journey with alopecia areata, understanding the science behind hair loss conditions, and appreciating everyone’s hair differences. She shared positive news about her new treatment milestones and gifted every primary classroom a copy of her book, “How Ari Got Her Cape”! 📖 We are so proud of Maddie’s bravery, advocacy, and lasting creative legacy—which includes her original artwork on our 2020–2021 yearbook cover. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.🐾✨ #FearlessThinkers #BASISIndependentManhattan #WildcatAlumni #HairDifferenceEducation #AlopeciaAwareness
October 7, 2026
At BASIS Independent Manhattan, monthly “Musical At BASIS Independent Manhattan, monthly “Musical Moments” give our Grade 1–5 students a supportive space to step up, be brave, and share something they are proud of. 👏🎶
From Carnegie Hall-level piano pieces and Beatles rock riffs on guitar, to heartfelt a cappella solos, we celebrate effort, progress, and passion over perfection. Learning to express yourself is a skill every child needs—especially when met by a room full of friends cheering you on! 🎸🎻🎹🎤
#FearlessThinkers #BASISIndependentManhattan #WarmCommunity #MusicalMoments #NYCPrivateSchool
At BASIS Independent Manhattan, monthly “Musical Moments” give our Grade 1–5 students a supportive space to step up, be brave, and share something they are proud of. 👏🎶 From Carnegie Hall-level piano pieces and Beatles rock riffs on guitar, to heartfelt a cappella solos, we celebrate effort, progress, and passion over perfection. Learning to express yourself is a skill every child needs—especially when met by a room full of friends cheering you on! 🎸🎻🎹🎤 #FearlessThinkers #BASISIndependentManhattan #WarmCommunity #MusicalMoments #NYCPrivateSchool
October 5, 2026
Officially ranked #3 Best Private K–12 School in Officially ranked #3 Best Private K–12 School in NYC, NY State & America. by Niche! 🏆
This huge and humbling moment belongs to our entire Wildcat family, and we want to thank everyone who has been part of this journey with us. 🚀

Ten years ago, we set out to build a school where rigor and joy inspire independent and curious thinkers who can shape the world with confidence and integrity. Today, seeing that vision recognized on a national level is a direct reflection of our passionate expert teachers, inspiring students, and genuine partnership with our engaged families. 🐾❤️

We couldn’t be more grateful to call BASIS Independent Manhattan home!
📲 Share this post to celebrate with us and show your Wildcat Pride!

#BASISIndependentManhattan #WildcatPride #NYCEducation #NYCPrivateSchool #NicheRankings #FearlessThinkers #10YearsOfExcellence #InvolvedCommunity
Officially ranked #3 Best Private K–12 School in NYC, NY State & America. by Niche! 🏆 This huge and humbling moment belongs to our entire Wildcat family, and we want to thank everyone who has been part of this journey with us. 🚀 Ten years ago, we set out to build a school where rigor and joy inspire independent and curious thinkers who can shape the world with confidence and integrity. Today, seeing that vision recognized on a national level is a direct reflection of our passionate expert teachers, inspiring students, and genuine partnership with our engaged families. 🐾❤️ We couldn’t be more grateful to call BASIS Independent Manhattan home! 📲 Share this post to celebrate with us and show your Wildcat Pride! #BASISIndependentManhattan #WildcatPride #NYCEducation #NYCPrivateSchool #NicheRankings #FearlessThinkers #10YearsOfExcellence #InvolvedCommunity
October 1, 2026
“J.J. (’27) insisted on deriving everything fr “J.J. (’27) insisted on deriving everything from the ground up!” 🔬

When faced with a university-level proof in AP Physics C at BASIS Independent Manhattan, his Physics Subject Expert Teacher, Mr. Hollingsworth, recounts how Grade 11 student J.J. spent 40 minutes working through a complex derivation step-by-step to reach “an elegant solution.” That inspired determination to persist through tough problems rather than take shortcuts is why Niche recently named us the #1 Best High School for STEM in NY State! Swipe to see fearless thinking in action. ⚛️

#FearlessThinkers #HighSchoolSTEM #NicheRankings #BASISIndependentManhattan
“J.J. (’27) insisted on deriving everything from the ground up!” 🔬 When faced with a university-level proof in AP Physics C at BASIS Independent Manhattan, his Physics Subject Expert Teacher, Mr. Hollingsworth, recounts how Grade 11 student J.J. spent 40 minutes working through a complex derivation step-by-step to reach “an elegant solution.” That inspired determination to persist through tough problems rather than take shortcuts is why Niche recently named us the #1 Best High School for STEM in NY State! Swipe to see fearless thinking in action. ⚛️ #FearlessThinkers #HighSchoolSTEM #NicheRankings #BASISIndependentManhattan
September 25, 2026
BASIS Independent Manhattan
Lower School |
PreK—Grade 5
795 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(929) 220-3800
Upper School |
Grade 6—Grade 12
556 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10011
(929) 362-6308

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