The Masters School

The Masters School is a distinguished coeducational boarding and day school located in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York, founded in 1877. Serving students in grades 5 through 12, Masters enrolls approximately 530 students and is renowned for its intellectually stimulating environment, progressive approach to education, and commitment to developing creative, compassionate, and globally-minded individuals. The school is an authorized IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside its standard college-preparatory curriculum, providing students with exceptional academic credentials recognized worldwide. Masters' 96-acre hillside campus overlooking the Hudson River features outstanding academic facilities, studios, athletic fields, and boarding houses that accommodate approximately 190 boarding students from across the United States and over 20 countries. The school's diverse international boarding community creates a unique cross-cultural learning environment that prepares students for global citizenship. Masters is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Its exceptional arts programs — particularly in visual arts, theater, and music — are nationally recognized. Graduates consistently gain admission to leading American and international universities.