BASIS Independent Manhattan Lower School

At BASIS Independent Manhattan, a PreK-grade 12 private school on the Upper West Side, students are inspired to discover their passions and learn at the highest international levels. The world-acclaimed BASIS Curriculum offers an accelerated program led by passionate educators with subject-specific expertise. Rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, our curriculum prioritizes foundational knowledge through a diverse selection of courses, including Mandarin, music, engineering, world history, logic, advanced mathematics, and more. We foster individuality and ingenuity in every student, as well as a joyful learning culture where intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.