Karima Grant ’86, Founder and Director, ImagiNation Afrika
I think there are few places in the world that can offer the quality of education MCS offers while turning on the principle of accessibility and social justice. I also think it is important that the scaling effect that MCS has - with alumni working in various fields but sharing the same values and connection - is a powerful network for change."
Recent News
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Fond Farewells and New Beginnings at the MCS Farm
On the eve of the Manhattan Country School Class of 2022 graduation, I write with mixed emotions. I’m equal parts sad, proud, and a little envious, but filled with hope. I’ve witnessed the growth of these kids, some from the 7-8’s and others who joined the class along the journey. I know they’re ready and prepared to take their show on the road and spread the MCS gospel far and wide.Read More -
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
On Thursday, June 16, we celebrated the Class of 2022 at their graduation. This year’s group of impressive eighth grade students have collectively been accepted to a total of 42 high schools. They have been amazing leaders at MCS and we can’t wait to see what the future holds!Read More -
MCS Celebrates 55 Years
On Tuesday, April 5, members of the MCS community came together for a Fireside Chat entitled “Why We Sing and Why We March”, the first event in a series of celebrations for our 55th Anniversary.Read More -
Seventh Grade Family Reunion
It often feels like a family reunion when the 7th grade comes together at their Manhattan Country School Farm. Having been split in homerooms with the 8th grade for the two Farm trips earlier in the school year, this was their first time being all together since last spring.Read More
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MCS At A Glance
List of 8 items.
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7:1
Student to Teacher Ratio -
75%
of MCS families participate in our sliding-scale tuition program -
10k
students have learned to live sustainably at the MCS Farm -
100%
of our food waste is composted -
245
tons of C02 were prevented from being released into the atmosphere -
65%
of MCS students are students of color -
100%
of MCS students attend the top public, boarding and independent high schools in New York City -
> 900
teachers trained at MCS
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