French-American School of New York
- Private
- MAMARONECK, NY
Private School
French-American School of New York
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- MAMARONECK, NY
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 86 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade B minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
December 15
Application Fee
$150
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$37,540
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
17%
Average Financial Aid
$18,110
From French-American School of New York
Founded in 1980 as a one-classroom preschool, FASNY has evolved to become an international and bilingual N-12 day school educating more than 700 students on 3 campuses in Westchester, New York. It is the only school in the NY metropolitan area accredited to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and the French baccalaureate. All students also graduate with a New York State high school diploma. Now offering an International Program for grades 1-8, no previous French required.
Teachers are committed to creating an environment that is nurturing yet challenging, one that encourages students to flourish intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. A combination of French and American traditions are hallmarks of school life, as are the arts, music, athletics, and community service; local and international trips; and 20+ club offerings. College acceptances represent a wide range of schools in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and other European nations.
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1360
51 responses
Average ACT
31
13 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
69%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responsesPoll
69%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
725
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 15 responses67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 15 responses73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 15 responsesPreschool
Annual Cost
$29,000
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
No data available
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo data available
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1Poll
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 18 responsesPoll
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 18 responsesPoll
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 18 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
80%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 15 responses67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 15 responses73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 15 responses- Cost of Livinggrade unavailable
- Good for Familiesgrade unavailable
- Housinggrade unavailable
Median Household Income
$99,489
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,599
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$544,100
National
$229,800French-American School of New York Reviews
Rating 4.31 out of 5 86 reviews
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FASNY has two streams: the French curriculum and the international curriculum (i.e. for English speakers) which leads to the IB diploma. I have a child in each.
First, the French curriculum (Bac) along with a NY high school degree is for French speakers. The French stream is rigorous, especially in math and sciences. Nothing prevents an English speaking family to integrate the French stream at a young age; but afterwards if there is no knowledge in French this is no longer a possibility. Though it is for students who might want to go back to France, the French Bac is well recognized by universities worldwide.
Second, the international stream is taught in English and eventually leads to a NY high school degree and the rigorous IB (International Baccalaureate). It can be integrated any year as long as the English requirement is met and many teachers teach in both streams. Some have PhDs (e.g. IB Economics).
FASNY has two streams: the French curriculum and the international curriculum (i.e. for English speakers) which leads to the IB diploma. I have a child in each.
First, the French curriculum (Bac) along with a NY high school degree is for French speakers. The French stream is rigorous, especially in math and sciences. Nothing prevents an English speaking family to integrate the French stream at a young age; but afterwards if there is no knowledge in French this is no longer a possibility. Though it is for students who might want to go back to France, the French Bac is well recognized by universities worldwide.
Second, the international stream is taught in English and eventually leads to a NY high school degree and the rigorous IB (International Baccalaureate). It can be integrated any year as long as the English requirement is met and many teachers teach in both streams. Some have PhDs (e.g. IB Economics).
Pros: the students and families who are genuinely nice and bring a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to the school community. The teachers who are mostly good, with some very good, and who care about the students.
Cons: the current leadership who is incapable of engaging with parents and for whom academic excellence seems to be merely an afterthought. What used to be a strong bilingual program that had high ambitions for its students is in danger of being sacrificed on the altar of empty slogans. There has been a total vacuum at the head of high school in 21/22 which led to a decline in academic standards and exam preparation and caused wholly unnecessary stress for the students.
This school deserves better.
Cons: the current leadership who is incapable of engaging with parents and for whom academic excellence seems to be merely an afterthought. What used to be a strong bilingual program that had high ambitions for its students is in danger of being sacrificed on the altar of empty slogans. There has been a total vacuum at the head of high school in 21/22 which led to a decline in academic standards and exam preparation and caused wholly unnecessary stress for the students.
This school deserves better.
As a parent for several years, my feelings are really mixed and appreciation has been declining over time. The school is communicating heavily on diversity which is mainly achieved through onboarding of expats. It is not socially diverse (at 40k a year) and the big push for the IB, sponsored by the board, is making things worse. Many families have been driven out by high fees, a less inclusive “leadership” team, and recently a lower emphasis on academics (which previously mitigated lack and loss of sports and activities). I regret that the school is losing its frenchness (French bac is great academically whatever the board and leadership have in their plan) and cheerful atmosphere. It is a pity because many teachers are great and go the extra mile for our kids. Finally I am concerned by reduction in exam preparation which is being by shallow initiative such as critical thinking and woke agenda.