The Chapin School

The Chapin School is one of New York City's most distinguished all-girls independent schools, founded in 1901 by Maria Bowen Chapin and located at 100 East End Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Serving approximately 830 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, Chapin is renowned for providing a rigorous, intellectually stimulating education that prepares young women for leadership in a global society. The school's comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum offers Advanced Placement courses across all disciplines and emphasizes intellectual courage, moral reasoning, and civic responsibility. Chapin's small class sizes and exceptional faculty foster a deeply personal educational experience where every student is known and challenged to excel. The school's co-curricular programs in arts, athletics, and community service are nationally recognized. Chapin is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Students come from all five boroughs and surrounding suburbs, creating a geographically diverse community united by intellectual curiosity and ambition. Chapin's extensive financial aid program ensures access for qualified students from all economic backgrounds. Graduates are consistently admitted to the nation's most prestigious universities.