Bank Street College of Education
Founded 1916
President Shael Polakow-Suransky (President)
Fees USD 37,800
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Bank Street College of Education is a graduate school of education founded in 1916 in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s most progressive and innovative schools of education, Bank Street is known for its child-centered, developmental approach to teacher education. The college enrolls approximately 1,200 graduate students and operates the Bank Street School for Children, a model laboratory school.
Programs
- Graduate School of Education — Master’s programs in teaching and education leadership
- School of Children and Families — Child development and family support
- Leadership for Educational Change — EdD programs
How to Apply
- Application: Bank Street online application
- Application Fee: $65
- Relevant Experience: Teaching or child development experience recommended
- Acceptance Rate: ~40%

