We’re inspiring the next generation of the brightest minds.
Speyer is the only K-8 independent school
for gifted learners in NYC.
Gifted education. Reimagined.
AT SPEYER, OUR ACCELERATED AND ENRICHED ACADEMICS ARE GROUNDED IN LEADING RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES IN GIFTED EDUCATION.
Our curriculum is steeped in the study of Humanities and is built on a foundation of rigorous instruction in core academic subjects — further enhanced by innovative subjects such as Debate, Creative and Computational Thinking, and Music Theory and Composition.
All of this is delivered by specially trained faculty who teach without preconceptions about what children of a given age can accomplish.
A K-8 Model That Sets Students Up for Unparalleled Success
We reinforce our students’ growth through modeled respect for excellence, not perfection and effort, not reward. As we foster self-reliance, grit, integrity, confidence, and optimism, our goal is to nurture non-academic skills correlated with future success. Speyer students graduate with not only an unparalleled academic foundation but also an unwavering moral compass.
Speyer students thrive in city, state, and national competitions where they are able to show their passion and skill for Chess, Debate, Math, Art, Writing, and more. Four of our graduates were awarded the prestigious Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship, receiving a four-year full tuition scholarships to the high schools of their choice.
Speyer alumni finish their K-8 journey being accepted to and attending the top private and public high schools in New York City and the most competitive boarding schools in the country.
A Connected Community of Learners and Educators
AT SPEYER, WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO BUILDING AND PROMOTING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
In each Speyer classroom, you will find purposeful character building stemming from the social and emotional strengths of gifted learners: a strong sense of justice, sensitivity, and empathy. We are connected by a shared philosophy of the value of an educational model focused on gifted learners and work together to create a vibrant and joyful environment that cherishes a sense of humor, wit, and playfulness.
We are also connected by a pledge that Speyer is a community built on understanding and respect. It is a school where Inclusion means Belonging, and it is a place where everyone within it feels they belong.