Wetherby-Pembridge is an independent, elementary co-educational school for children aged 3 to 14. Our school offers a unique option to New York families seeking academic rigor, excellent emotional development and maximum educational optionality for their children.

Our well-rounded school curriculum and approach brings out the best in every child in our care, offering a unique option to families that seek both academic rigor and growth in personal development and confidence. Our program is based on the English National Curriculum which encourages independent thinking from a young age.

Our dynamic and experienced teaching staff provide an environment which inspires, encourages and, above all, cares for our children as individuals.  While setting high educational standards, our focus is on encouraging a growth mindset, inspiring each child to gain personal confidence and reach success with integrity, kindness and good manners. As a diverse community, we respect and celebrate difference.

Our rigorous academic curriculum is complemented by a broad collection of co-curricular activities and strong partnerships with outstanding New York educational and community programs which enrich all aspects of the quality learning and teaching on offer.

Located in the historic Ogden Codman house on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on East 96th Street, the school is just 200 feet from Central Park and is walking distance to cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim and others on the ‘Museum Mile’.