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Crane Country Day School is dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic challenge and creative expression. We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence, while celebrating the joy in learning. Crane Country Day School is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community in which each member is respected and valued. We believe that a diversity of voices and backgrounds enriches the educational experience.

Founded in 1919, The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12). Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by dedicated, professional faculty. The Dalton School is committed to providing an excellent education that meets each student's interests, abilities, and needs and promotes an appreciation for diversity in our community as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large.

Darrow School, founded in 1932 on the site of the original Shaker community, is a boarding and day school for grades 9-12 offering a comprehensive, hands-on, college-preparatory curriculum in a supportive environment. A 5-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio allows for a high level of individual attention, and an average class size of nine students affords all students the opportunity to actively participate in the learning process. At Darrow School, we are dedicated to serving students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, building on each student's individual talents and interests to inspire enduring confidence for success in college and life. Darrow is distinctive among independent schools because of its integration of sustainability themes across the curriculum and the belief that learning can happen in and out of the classroom.

Viewpoint School is a welcoming, vibrant, and collaborative community that offers a challenging and enriched college preparatory education in a nurturing environment for students in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. The School embraces students and families from diverse cultures of the world and teaches the history and wisdom of these traditions. Viewpoint inspires a love of learning and develops those qualities which provide strength and direction for a lifetime. The School promotes among its students respect, integrity, responsibility, and optimism. The School celebrates its love of country by commemorating our nation’s holidays and honoring its finest traditions. Viewpoint affirms in its assemblies and programs the ethical principles inherent in all religions. Viewpoint’s students learn the importance of service to others and to the greater community with the expectation that this introduction becomes a lifelong commitment. Viewpoint recognizes the uniqueness of each child and is committed to the preservation and development of that individuality.

SOSMentor’s mission is to decrease the alarming rate of childhood obesity and related illnesses by educating underserved youth in health, nutrition and fitness while motivating them to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

To educate our children and the DKJA community to be knowledgeable and responsible citizens of the world, committed to Jewish values and lifelong learning.

Founded in 1922, Eaglebrook School is a boarding and day school for boys in the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Eaglebrook has a diverse student body containing 280 students from 21 states and 21 countries. Eaglebrook's role is to help each boy come into full and confident possession of his innate talents, to improve the skills needed for the challenges of secondary school, and to establish values that will allow him to be a person who acts with thoughtfulness and humanity. Our vision is to help each student develop his unique gifts. Our mission is to meet children where they are in their development and to encourage them to build deserved self-confidence through success.

Founded in 1963, the East Harlem School educates middle school students from low-income families. The East Harlem School values teaching children who exhibit a desire to learn, and an eagerness to embrace new challenges. The School addresses the needs of the whole child by promoting intellectual, moral, aesthetic, and kinesthetic development. Through a rigorous curriculum that stresses interdisciplinary learning, skill acquisition, focused exploration, and cooperative learning, The East Harlem School instills confidence, skill, discipline, and moral accountability in its students. The school helps students develop academic excellence, moral integrity, courtesy, and an unshakeable commitment to their future and the fate of their community.

Founded in 1917, Eastern Mennonite School (EMS) joins with the home and church to call students into relationship with Jesus Christ for a lifetime of acquiring the knowledge, skills, compassionate attitudes and behaviors needed for serving the world community. As a Mennonite school, EMS combines an academically challenging curriculum with a strong commitment to Christian discipleship, peace and justice issues, service, and a global outlook. Regular activities are scheduled to help students grow spiritually as well as intellectually. In study, worship, and play, students are challenged to integrate faith with life - to learn and apply Biblical standards to life's decisions.

Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation's leading college preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. At Emma Willard, every possible resource is dedicated to developing in students the values and skills that form the foundation of a life of accomplishment, leadership, and fulfillment. These include a love for the life of the mind, a commitment to service, courage and confidence, grace and creativity, and collaboration and friendship. Known for its rigor, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a challenging curriculum distinguished by a wide array of advanced placement courses and electives.

The Ensworth School is a pre-first through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society. Ensworth School was chartered in 1958 and opened September 10 that year with 152 students in 8 grades and 10 teachers. Ensworth began the 2011-2012 school year with 1,053 students representing 48 zip codes and a faculty-staff of 200. There are 628 students in Grades P1-8 and 425 students in Grades 9-12.