Overview
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School provides a college-preparatory education with a strong emphasis on art, music, and drama as part of a structured liberal-arts and sciences curriculum. Its program covers English, languages, math, science, social studies, physical education, technology, and the fine arts, aiming to develop students’ intellectual potential for college and beyond while also building good character and a sense of social responsibility. The school differentiates itself by integrating arts and performing arts with rigorous academics and by treating character development and citizenship as essential parts of education, not afterthoughts. Its goal is to prepare students for higher education and responsible, engaged lives in society.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rey Fernández takes over July 1, 2026 after serving as Assistant Head since 2020.
- The Class of 2026 commencement featured Jessica S. Tisch, signaling strong civic visibility.
- Tuition rose to $69,960 for 2026-27, preserving revenue despite inflation.
What critics are saying
- Moseley's June 2026 departure and Fernández's July 2026 handoff risk leadership disruption.
- 2026-27 tuition of $69,960 pressures aid budgets and pushes families to rivals.
- One weak admissions cycle can force program cuts and weaken CGPS's elite-school position.
What makes Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School unique
- CGPS's three-year Advanced Science Research program sends students to Regeneron ISEF.
- Its no-extra-fees tuition bundles books, lunch, trips, athletics, and required activities.
- The school spans Pre-K through 12, keeping families inside one Manhattan campus pathway.
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