Below are answers to frequently asked questions about Marymount and our admission process. If you have additional questions, please contact us at any time at admissions@marymountnyc.org.

Admissions

  • Do you accept applications for every grade level?

    Marymount accepts applications for Nursery - Class XI. The main entry points are Pre-K, Kindergarten, Class VI, and Class IX. Availability in other grade levels is limited and based on attrition.

  • What are the birthday cut-offs for applicants?

    By August 31 of the entry year, students must have turned 3 years old for Nursery (born by 8/31/22), 4 years old for Pre-K (born by 8/31/21), and 5 years old for Kindergarten (born by 8/31/20). We do not have strict birthday cut-offs in other grades. We assess each child individually to determine best fit.

  • What is the sibling/legacy early decision policy?

    Siblings of current Marymount students and children of Marymount New York alumnae applying to Nursery, Pre-K, or Kindergarten qualify for Early Notification. Siblings and legacies are given special consideration in the admissions process, but acceptance is not guaranteed.

  • Do you accept boys in Nursery and Pre-K?

    Yes. Boys in our Nursery and Pre-K classes are typically siblings or legacies, although exceptions may be made in special situations.

Academics & Extracurriculars

  • How many divisions does Marymount have?

    Marymount has four divisions, each tailored to meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of our students at different age ranges: Lower School (N-Class II), Lower Middle School (Classes III-V), Upper Middle School (Classes VI-VIII) and Upper School (Classes IX-XII). Lower School and Lower Middle School share our campus at 1026 Fifth Avenue, while Upper Middle School and Upper School are located at 115 East 97 Street.

  • What is the student/faculty ratio and average class size?

    We have a school-wide 5:1 student to teacher ratio. Dedicated math and reading coordinators and learning specialists are also available to students. Our instructional class sizes are approximately 8-18 students.

  • Where can I learn more about Marymount’s curriculum?

    You can view a comprehensive Curriculum Guide here.

  • How is Marymount’s language program structured?

    Students in Kindergarten-Class IV study Spanish. In Class V, in addition to Spanish, students are exposed to French and Latin and choose a language to study in Upper Middle School. In the Upper School, students must complete either a three-year sequence of a language in Classes IX-XII or study through level 4 of the language. Students may opt to add a second language in Class X.

  • How long is the school day?

    • Nursery/Pre-K half-day program: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • Nursery/Pre-K full-day program: 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    • Nursery/Pre-K partial full-week program: Monday & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
    • Kindergarten-Class V: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    • Classes VI-VIII: 8:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
    • Classes IX-XII: 8:00 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

  • Does Marymount offer early arrival or after school programming?

    Marymount offers early arrival at 7:30 a.m. for all students. Our after-school activities program begins in Kindergarten and takes place every day until 4:30 p.m. There is an extended day program offered until 6:00 p.m. You can learn more about the robust extracurricular programming offered by each division here.

  • In what grade do team sports start?

    Intramural sports begin in Class IV; interscholastic team sports begin in Class V. To encourage participation by every student, teams are considered no-cut for Classes V-VIII Varsity and JV sports begin in Class IX. You can learn more about the athletics offered by each division here.

  • Where do Marymount students go to college?

    We aim to match each of our students with the college or university that best reflects their academic interests and long-term goals. Our students go to many types of colleges and universities around the country and around the world: Ivy-league, public, private, single-gender, co-ed, small, large. A complete list can be found here.

Community Life

  • What is the total enrollment at Marymount?

    771 students in grades Nursery through Class XII.

  • How diverse is the Marymount community?

    43% of students identify as students of color.

  • What percent of the student body is Catholic? Is religious education required?

    61% of students identify as Catholic. Students of all religious faiths are welcome and encouraged to share their faith traditions as they pursue their own spiritual journeys. All students attend religion classes and participate in chapel services once per cycle, and Catholic Mass 5-6 times per year for feast days and special ceremonies. Our religious studies curriculum includes preparation for the Catholic Sacraments while incorporating  opportunities to learn about all faith traditions.

  • Where do most students live?

    Marymount students come from all parts of the New York metro area, including all five boroughs, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Westchester County.

  • Do you provide transportation to and from school?

    The New York City Department of Education (DOE) provides free bus transportation (in Manhattan only) to and from school for students in K-VI, depending on how far away the student lives from Marymount. Bus stops are typically within a few blocks of the student’s home. Alternately, students in K-XII who live more than one-half mile from school may apply for a student MetroCard. Marymount offers private bus transportation to school on several routes throughout the New York metro area. This service is fee-based and available to students in K-XII. For more information, please click here.

  • Do you provide lunch for students?

    Beginning in Kindergarten, students are provided with daily hot lunch entrees and salad bar offerings. Beginning in Class IX, students have the option to bring their own lunch from home or purchase lunch off-campus from stores in the local community. Healthy snacks are provided throughout the day, including during after-school programming and extended day. Lunch and all snacks are included in tuition.