What Allen-Stevenson School does

Allen-Stevenson School is a nonprofit, TK-8 independent private school for boys, founded in 1883 and located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 132 East 78th Street. The school enrolls approximately 386 students across Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade and employs 135 full-time and part-time faculty and staff. Its educational model is organized around the "3 A's" framework — Academics, Athletics, and Arts — with brain-considerate classrooms tailored to how boys learn, executive functioning development, and a coordinated secondary-school counseling pipeline that achieves a 93% placement rate at students' top-three high school choices (including Trinity, Dalton, Horace Mann, Collegiate, Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, and Phillips Exeter/Andover). Auxiliary offerings include the Alligator Soup after-school enrichment program (60+ activities), A-S Explores and Rookies summer camps, and the Beyond the Bell extended day program.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition, set at $66,700 for K-8 and $46,700 for Cornerstones TK for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a financial aid program (15% to 95% of tuition, processed via Clarity Financial Aid Systems) that is need-blind at the admissions stage. The Annual Fund contributes approximately 10% of the operating budget, with additional revenue from auxiliary programs and facility rentals. The go-to-market motion is admissions-driven and coordinated through the Ravenna application platform and the ISAAGNY (Independent Schools Association of Greater New York) notification system, with primary entry points at TK, Kindergarten, and Grade 6.

The technology stack is conventional independent-school SaaS: Ravenna for admissions funnel management, Veracross for student information and parent/employee/trustee portals, Clarity for financial aid processing, Funraise for online giving, and Google Calendar for scheduling. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and is currently led by Head of School Duncan Lyon, who will step down on July 1, 2027; the Board has engaged Carney, Sandoe & Associates to lead the next-Head-of-School search. No venture capital, private equity, or external ownership signals are present; the institution operates independently on tuition and charitable contributions.

Name

Allen-Stevenson School

Legal name

The Allen-Stevenson School

Website

https://allen-stevenson.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Allen-Stevenson School is a nonprofit, TK-8 independent private school for boys, founded in 1883 on Manhattan's Upper East Side, enrolling approximately 386 students with 135 faculty and staff, and generating revenue from tuition, the Annual Fund, and auxiliary programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private boys school
• K-8 education
• Independent school
• College preparatory
• After-school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from annual tuition payments. For 2026-2027: Kindergarten through 8th Grade at $66,700 per year; Cornerstones Transitional Kindergarten at $46,700 per year. Additional revenue from auxiliary programs including Alligator Soup after-school programs, summer camps, and facility rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Allen-Stevenson School is a nonprofit TK-8 independent private school for boys, offering a comprehensive academic program anchored in the "3 A's" framework of Academics, Athletics, and Arts, with tuition-based enrollment and selective admissions. The school also operates fee-based enrichment programs including the Alligator Soup after-school program, Beyond the Bell extended day, and summer camps. Revenue is driven primarily by annual tuition ($66,700 K-8; $46,700 Cornerstones TK for 2026-2027) supplemented by Annual Fund donations.

Product overview

Allen-Stevenson School is a TK-8 independent private boys school founded in 1883, offering a unified educational program built on the '3 A's' framework of Academics, Athletics, and Arts. The core product is its comprehensive academic program spanning Transitional Kindergarten (Cornerstones) through 8th Grade, complemented by extensive enrichment offerings including the Alligator Soup after-school program (60+ activities), summer camps (A-S Explores and Rookies), and extended day care (Beyond the Bell). The school's arts program encompasses Visual Arts & Woodshop, Music (with multiple ensembles), and Theatre productions. Athletic programs include 8 interscholastic sports with both competitive and participation-focused options. Support services include the Library Tech Commons (maker space integration), Learning Resource Center, and community service/leadership programs. The school serves approximately 350+ students on New York's Upper East Side.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornerstones (TK): Transitional Kindergarten program designed to give young five-year-old learners a strong start to Allen-Stevenson's Kindergarten program
• Alligator Soup
• Beyond the Bell
• A-S Explores Summer Camp
• A-S Rookie Camp

Products and services

• Cornerstones (Transitional Kindergarten) Transitional Kindergarten program designed for young five-year-old learners (boys with summer birthdays or those who don't meet the September 1 cut-off) to support their transition to the Kindergarten program, with smaller class size for individualized attention.
• K-8 Academic Program Comprehensive TK-8 education program for boys based on the '3 A's' framework: Academics, Athletics, and Arts. The program is designed specifically for how boys learn, incorporating brain-considerate classrooms and executive functioning development.
• Athletics Program Athletics program featuring eight interscholastic sports including cross country, soccer, flag football, basketball, wrestling, track, lacrosse, and baseball. Includes Junior Varsity (no-cut policy) and Varsity programs; school has won 42 League Championships.
• Visual Arts & Woodshop Arts program featuring art and woodshop classes taught by professional exhibiting artists. Students work with diverse media, techniques, and artistic processes. Annual two-day Arts Festival showcases every boy's artwork.
• Music Program Music department using an eclectic approach to music education. Offers instrumental music, singing, choral programs, and various ensembles including 3rd/4th Chorus, 3rd Grade Ensemble, 4th Grade Ensemble, 5/6 Chorus, 5/6 String Ensemble, 5/6 Wind Ensemble, 7/8 Chorus, and 7/8 Orchestra.
• Theatre Program Performing arts program with Lower Division Productions (3rd and 4th grade full-grade performances), 7th Grade Improv/Public Speaking, co-ed productions with neighboring schools, and Technical Theatre Crew for grades 7-8. Features fall plays, winter musicals (Gilbert & Sullivan operettas and Broadway songs), and spring Scene Night.
• Alligator Soup After-School Program After-school enrichment program offering over 60 activities including Chess Club, Super Science, Soccer in Spanish, Lego Robotics, Breakdancing, Coding for Kids, Woodshop, Debate, Math Explorers, Basketball, and 3D Printing. Available for boys in all grades.
• Beyond the Bell Extended Day Extended day program designed to support families and enrich boys' after-school experience. Available from 3:30PM-5:45PM for boys enrolled in Alligator Soup classes at no additional fee, or as a standalone program for $25 per hour.
• A-S Explores Summer Camp Summer camp offering sports, art, and STEM activities. Includes week-long sessions in June. Designed to help boys explore interests, develop new skills, and discover hidden talents.
• Rookies Summer Program Exclusive summer program for incoming kindergarten boys designed to help them establish friendships with future classmates, familiarize themselves with the School and Kindergarten routines, and build relationships with A-S teachers. Staffed with Allen-Stevenson faculty and alumni.
• Community Service Program Leadership and community service programs nurturing great achievers. Includes service-learning opportunities, A-S Cares Day, and the BOCAS program (Boys of Color at Allen-Stevenson) for mentoring current students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of A-S students are admitted to one of their top three high school choices
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ISAAGNY (Independent Schools Association of Greater New York)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2027ISAAGNY is the coordinated admissions notification system used by Allen-Stevenson and other independent schools in the Greater New York area. The school participates in ISAAGNY's early notification process for sibling and legacy applicants (December 9) and standard notification rounds for Kindergarten (February 4) and Grades 1-8 (February 10).
• Carney, Sandoe, & AssociatesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetained executive search firm engaged by the Board of Trustees to conduct the Head of School search as Duncan Lyon's tenure concludes on July 1, 2027. The firm is leading candidate recruitment, reference checks, campus visits, and community feedback collection for the next Head of School selection.
• RavennacoreTechnology or IntegrationRavenna is the online application management and admissions platform used by Allen-Stevenson for processing applications, scheduling tours and interviews, and managing the overall admissions funnel for prospective families.
• Clarity Financial Aid SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party financial aid assessment platform used by Allen-Stevenson to determine family financial aid awards, ranging from 15% to 95% of tuition, based on each family's submitted financial information.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Chapin School: All-girls K-12 independent school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded 1901. Mirror peer for girls' families; operates on similar premium positioning and feeder school outcomes as Allen-Stevenson.
• Collegiate School: Boys-only K-12 independent school on NYC's Upper West Side, founded 1628. Direct competitor for the same NYC families seeking premium boys' education with strong college placement outcomes.
• The Buckley School: All-boys K-9 independent school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded 1913. Direct competitor for boys' K-8 families with comparable premium positioning and feeder school outcomes.
• The Town School: All-boys nursery-8 independent school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded 1913. Closest geographic and pedagogical peer for NYC families seeking single-gender K-8 education.
• The Dalton School: Co-ed K-12 progressive independent school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded 1919. Competes for the same elite NYC families and is also a top high school destination for Allen-Stevenson graduates.
• Horace Mann School: Co-ed nursery-12 independent school in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, founded 1887. Direct competitor for premium NYC families and a top high school placement destination for Allen-Stevenson graduates.
• The Spence School: All-girls K-12 independent school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded 1892. Mirror-image peer for families of girls; competes for the same elite NYC family pool and shares the single-gender pedagogical thesis.
• Avenues: The World School: Co-ed PK-12 independent school with a flagship NYC campus in Chelsea, founded 2012. Newer competitor offering a globally-oriented premium model that competes for the same elite NYC family segment and accepts Allen-Stevenson graduates.
• The Browning School: All-boys K-12 independent school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, founded 1888. Direct competitor in the same NYC boys' school segment with similar tuition model and college-prep focus.
• Trinity School: Co-ed K-12 independent school in NYC's Upper West Side, founded 1709. Competes for the same NYC premium family segment and is a leading high school placement destination for Allen-Stevenson graduates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AllenStevensonSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/allen_stevenson_school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-stevensonny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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