Our Mission
The Masters School celebrates active participation, deep understanding, and meaningful connection. A community of diverse individuals, we gather to learn, to strive, to dare, to do — to be a power for good in the world.
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Harkness
Learning
The Masters School is distinguished by its powerful approach to education — the Harkness teaching and learning methodology. Every student has an equal place of prominence at the table and in the interactive learning experience that ensues.
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Vibrant 7-Day
Community
Day and boarding students benefit from the global community, lively 7-day campus, accessible faculty and proximity to New York City. Students visit museums and conservatories, attend Broadway shows and Yankees games, hike the Hudson Valley, and much more.
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Transformative
Educational Experience
What distinguishes Masters is its unique combination of qualities: the way our teachers challenge students academically even while making them feel at home; the way we bring together boarding students from across the country and around the world with day students to introduce diverse perspectives; the way we enable students to become their best selves.
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Meet Our
Student Ambassadors
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Gabriela
’25Day Student
Day Student
“From the moment I stepped foot on campus, the Masters community embraced me.”
Classes: AP French Language, AP English Lit, Marine Biology, Behavioral Economics, AP Calculus AB, Business Dynamics *
Clubs & Activities: Co-Chair, Gold Key (Student Ambassador); Co-Chair, Beyond Threads (Fashion and Sustainability Club); Managing Editor, Panache (Literary Magazine); Peer Leader, Member, Dohters (Student Performing Group); Member, Community Council
Clubs & Activities: Co-Chair, Gold Key (Student Ambassador); Co-Chair, Beyond Threads (Fashion and Sustainability Club); Managing Editor, Panache (Literary Magazine); Peer Leader, Member, Dohters (Student Performing Group); Member, Community Council
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Velizar
’25
7-Day Boarder
“Learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. It’s about applying the knowledge you’ve gained to real-world problems, especially those that fuel your passions.”
Classes: English 12 Seminar, Multivariable Calculus, Random Variables, Advanced Topics in Computer Programming, Mandarin IV, AP Physics C*
Clubs & Activities: Class President (Class of 2025); Peer Leader; Gold Key (Student Ambassador); Co-Chair, Barbecue Club; Manager, Varsity Girls Volleyball
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Anna
’25
Day Student
"Listening is just as powerful as speaking. Advocate for yourself, but also make space for others. Always hold the door open for those behind you and cherish the moments with the people around you."
Classes: English 12 Seminar, AP Art & Design, International Relations, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, Mandarin V *
Clubs & Activities: Captain, Varsity Girls Soccer; Captain, Varsity Squash; Co-Chair, Gold Key (Student Ambassador); Co-Editor-in-Chief, Panache (Literary Magazine); Peer Leader; DAA (Athletics Association); Outspoken (Performing Arts Group)
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Hassan
’25
7-Day Boarder
“Living in the dorms has helped me develop a great sense of independence, not just in my school life, but also in my personal life.”
Classes: French, English Lit, Behavioral Economics, Statistics, Physics
Clubs & Activities: Captain, Varsity Squash; Boarder Representative; Proctor, Strong Dorm
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Gretta
’25
5-Day Boarder
“Competitive swimming, something I was totally unfamiliar with, pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me leadership and resilience.”
Classes: Political Science, Advanced Topics Spanish Literature, AP English Lit, AP Statistics, AP Biology, Advanced Chamber Music *
Clubs & Activities: Lead Tutor, Writing Center; Varsity Debate; Co-Captain, Varsity Girls Swimming; Masters Youth Christian Club; Math Center; Peer Leader; Rock Climbing; Gold Key (Student Ambassador); DAA (Athletics Association); Chamber Music
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Jake
’26
Day Student
“I have learned about the person I want to become.”
Classes: Spanish IV, Public Speaking, English 11 Seminar, Honors Precalculus AB, AP Chemistry, US History, Darkroom Photography 2 *
Clubs & Activities: Varsity Boys Soccer; Varsity Boys Basketball; Gold Key (Student Ambassador); DAA (Athletics Association)
Clubs & Activities: Varsity Boys Soccer; Varsity Boys Basketball; Gold Key (Student Ambassador); DAA (Athletics Association)
*Beginning in the fall of 2027, Advanced Study courses will take the place of AP courses. Please click here for more information.
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Start
Exploring
The Masters School is an independent day and boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12 that empowers independent thinkers through an expansive and innovative curriculum based on active intellectual exploration.
The Masters School admits students of any race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
