What The Harvey School does

The Harvey School is a private, not-for-profit, coeducational college preparatory day and 5-day boarding school serving approximately 350 students in grades 6-12. Founded in 1916 and operating from a 125-acre campus in Katonah, Westchester County, New York, the school is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Dr. Paul Adler as its 10th Head of School. Core academic offerings are divided into Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12), with 212 courses across 9 disciplines including 15 AP and 21 honors courses. The school maintains a 6:1 student-faculty ratio with an average class size of 10, and reports a 100% four-year college acceptance rate with most graduates attending their first-choice institution.

Signature programs differentiate the curriculum, including an award-winning VEX Robotics program (VEX Worlds 2021 Excellence Award winner), a Japanese language and cultural exchange program established in 2002 with sister schools in Tokyo and Hiroshima, the proprietary Science Trajectories ninth-grade science curriculum, and the Senior Bridge Seminar capstone. The school also operates an international student program recruiting from 8 countries, and a 5+2 boarding model where 47 boarding students (14% of enrollment) reside on campus weekdays in dedicated dormitories. Auxiliary assets include the award-winning Walker Center for the Arts, the Fenstermacher Athletic Center, and the Evarts Ice Rink, the latter generating third-party rental revenue.

The revenue model is primarily tuition-based with annual fees ranging from $51,590 (grades 6-7) to $58,580 (grades 9-12), plus $12,000 optional boarding and $4,600 international programming fees. Distribution is regional, drawing students from 17 NY school district bus routes, third-party CT and lower Westchester bus services, and a Metro-North shuttle integration. The school is a member of NAIS, NYSAIS, ISAAGNY, and ERB, and is accredited by NYSAIS. Marketing channels emphasize open houses, personal campus tours, virtual information sessions, and a multi-channel digital presence.

Name

The Harvey School

Legal name

The Harvey School

Website

https://harveyschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Harvey School is a private, not-for-profit college preparatory school founded in 1916, serving approximately 350 students in grades 6-12 on a 125-acre Katonah, NY campus with tuition-funded operations and a 6:1 student-faculty ratio.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Katonah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees. 2026-2027 rates: Grade 6 & 7 at $51,590/year, Grade 8 at $55,410/year, Grades 9-12 at $58,580/year. Optional boarding at $12,000/year. International Student Programming Fee at $4,600/year.
2. Boarding Fees: 5-day boarding program revenue from grades 8-12 students. 47 boarding students represent 14% of student population. Boarding students live on campus (Stafford and O'Malley dormitories) during weekdays and return to host families on weekends.
3. Facilities Rental: Evarts Ice Rink, Walker Center for the Arts, Fenstermacher Athletic Center, and McConnell Gym generate revenue through community rentals for skating programs, hockey, theater, dance, and sports events.
4. Application and Miscellaneous Fees: $75 application fee for SAO applications. $300 graduation fee. Additional costs include textbooks ($300-500/year), optional travel, private music instruction, and yearbooks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

The Harvey School is a private independent college preparatory school serving students in grades 6-12 with optional 5-day boarding for grades 8-12. The school delivers college preparatory academics including 15 AP courses and 21 honors courses across 212 total courses, supplemented by signature programs in robotics, Japanese language, Science Trajectories, and senior capstones. Core services include daily instruction, individualized college counseling beginning in 9th grade, athletics across 20 varsity teams, and comprehensive arts programming on a 125-acre Westchester County campus.

Product overview

The Harvey School is a private independent college preparatory school serving students in grades 6-12 with optional 5-day boarding in grades 9-12. The institution operates on a 125-acre campus in Katonah, Westchester County, NY, with approximately 350 students and a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The core educational offerings include Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12), supported by signature programs such as the award-winning Robotics Program, Japanese Language Study, Science Trajectories curriculum, Senior Bridge Seminar, and the Harvey G.O.E.S. international travel program. The school provides comprehensive facilities including the Walker Center for the Arts, Fenstermacher Athletic Center, Evarts Ice Rink, and Mennen Library. Additional programs include an International Student Program serving students from 8 countries, 5+2 Boarding for grades 8-12, extensive athletics (20 varsity teams across 15 sports), and robust arts offerings including theater, music, dance, visual arts, and media arts. The college counseling program begins in ninth grade and supports students through individualized attention and over 60 annual on-campus college visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Private middle school program focused on academic achievement, personal growth, and discovery for students in grades 6-8. Features small class sizes (average 10 students), dedicated study skills program meeting multiple times weekly with daily study hall, advisory relationships, and electives including robotics, performing arts, and athletics. Tuition: $51,590 (Grades 6-7) and $55,410 (Grade 8) for 2026-2027.
• Upper School Program (Grades 9-12) College preparatory high school program in grades 9-12 offering 212 courses including 21 honors and 15 AP courses across 9 disciplines. Features signature programs including Japanese language with Japan exchange, award-winning VEX robotics, Science Trajectories curriculum, Senior Bridge capstone, and individualized college counseling starting in 9th grade. Tuition: $58,580 per year for 2026-2027.
• 5+2 Boarding Program Five-day boarding program for grades 8-12 where students live on campus weekdays in Stafford (girls) or O'Malley (boys) dormitories and return home on weekends, with optional weekend host family stays for international students. Encourages personal responsibility and self-advocacy. Optional boarding fee: $12,000 per year.
• International Student Program Comprehensive program for international students in grades 9-12 from countries including Poland, Spain, China, Taiwan, Brazil, Finland, Sweden, and Liechtenstein. Includes English reading/writing workshops for first two years, 5+2 boarding with weekend host families, and immersive academic and extracurricular participation. TOEFL 70+ required. International Student Programming Fee: $4,600 per year.
• Robotics Program Award-winning robotics and STEM program teaching engineering, physics, electronics, mechanics, and computer programming at introductory, advanced, and competition levels. Teams have won 10 Excellence Awards (including VEX Worlds 2021), 27 Design Awards, 58 Tournament Championship Awards, Build Award, and Innovate Award.
• Japanese Language Program Japanese language study program established in 2002 with 10-15% of all Harvey students participating annually. Includes cultural exchange with Keio Academy in Purchase, NY, and sister school programs in Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan.
• Science Trajectories Curriculum Immersive ninth grade science curriculum developed by Harvey faculty to inspire scientific inquiry, laying the foundation for high school level science while generating passion for various scientific disciplines.
• Harvey G.O.E.S. (Global Opportunities in Enhanced Studies) International travel program taking students out of the classroom to pursue studies around the world. Past destinations include Japan, Italy, and Denmark (2024).
• Senior Bridge Seminar Senior-year program developing independent thinking and learning skills through inquiry-based coursework, selected readings, and journaling. Culminates in an independent learning project presented at the Senior Bridge Expo.
• College Counseling Comprehensive college preparation program beginning in ninth grade. Includes individual counseling, on-campus college visits (60+ annually), workshops, SCOIR training, and personalized attention to help students find the right college fit. Supports 100% four-year college acceptance rate.
• Facilities Rental Services Community rental services for The Harvey School's facilities including Evarts Ice Rink (year-round ice skating and hockey), Walker Center for the Arts (performing arts and theater), and Fenstermacher Athletic Center (basketball, volleyball, fitness). Available to community organizations, local skating programs, hockey teams, dance and theater companies.
• 8th Grade Capstone Initiative Service-oriented leadership program where eighth graders research and execute off-campus community service projects, guiding students to identify ways to make a difference in their community and school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students accepted to four-year college/university
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)minorOthersMembership organization providing advocacy, professional development, and networking for independent schools. Harvey's membership signals credibility and adherence to NAIS standards and practices.
• New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)minorOthersRegional membership organization for independent schools in New York. Harvey is fully accredited by and a member of NYSAIS.
• Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY)minorOthersRegional consortium of independent schools facilitating admissions coordination and information sharing for member schools in Greater New York area.
• Educational Records Bureau (ERB)minorOthersMembership organization providing assessment tools and educational resources for independent schools. Harvey is a member of ERB.
• Keio Academy of New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese educational institution in Purchase, NY. Harvey Japanese language students interact with Keio students, providing cultural exchange and language practice opportunities.
• Sister Schools in Tokyo and Hiroshima, JapanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program relationships with Japanese schools. Students have opportunity to travel to Japan and study with partner school students.
• Chappaqua TransportationminorOthersTransportation provider operating shuttle service between Katonah Metro-North Station and Harvey campus, facilitating train-commuting students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Masters School: Independent K-12 college-prep day school in Dobbs Ferry, NY serving similar Westchester catchment with comparable tuition, signature arts programs, and 100% college placement. Closest direct value-proposition peer to Harvey.
• Rye Country Day School: Independent K-12 college-prep day school in Rye, NY. Comparable size, tuition band, AP/athletics profile, and signature programs make Rye Country Day one of Harvey's closest direct competitors for tri-state families.
• Poly Prep Country Day School: Independent K-12 college-prep day school in Brooklyn, NY. Shares the NYC-metro private-school market with Harvey for cross-borough families and competes for similar tuition-paying demographics from Westchester into the city.
• The Hackley School: Independent K-12 college-prep day school in Tarrytown, NY serving Westchester County families. Comparable tuition tier, enrollment scale, and overlapping academic/athletics/arts breadth make this one of Harvey's nearest direct competitors.
• Brunswick School: Independent day school for boys in Greenwich, CT serving Fairfield County. Comparable private K-12 college-prep profile within the same tri-state recruiting geography as Harvey.
• Greens Farms Academy: Independent K-12 day school in Westport, CT serving Fairfield County families. Comparable regional private K-12 peer with overlapping tri-state recruiting geography and tuition tier.

Others

• Keio Academy of New York: Japanese international secondary school in Purchase, NY. Existing Harvey cultural-exchange partner that overlaps in the international curriculum niche for NY-area families seeking Japanese-language secondary education.

Broad incumbents

• The Taft School: Established college-prep boarding school in Watertown, CT. Larger, nationally known incumbent boarding school whose residential model and signature programs share pedagogical philosophy with Harvey's 5+2 boarding offering.
• Choate Rosemary Hall: Established college-prep boarding school in Wallingford, CT. Broader incumbent with national boarding draw whose signature programs and college outcomes directly overlap with Harvey's value proposition for boarding families.

Emerging players

• Eaglebrook School: All-boys junior boarding school in Deerfield, MA. Niche boarding player with overlapping middle-school residential niche; competes for feeder-pipeline families in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/harveyschoolny
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/theharveyschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheHarveySchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/theharveyschool

Compliance4 records

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Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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