GARDEN SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY
Sponsored Content | October 30, 2025
Garden School, an independent Nursery through Grade 12 school in Jackson Heights, Queens, fosters a learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their varied interests and develop into well-rounded individuals. That mindset shines brightest in the Upper Division (Grades 6–12), where students are encouraged to explore academics, the arts, robotics, leadership, athletics, and innovation with equal passion.
The Upper Division is designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond. Small class sizes foster close relationships between students and teachers, allowing for personalized instruction and meaningful academic dialogue. The curriculum is both rigorous and flexible, offering 12 Advanced Placement (AP) courses along with more than 60 potential college credits
that students can earn before graduation through dual enrollment partnerships with various Universities.
College preparation is woven into every aspect of the Upper Division experience. Garden’s individualized counseling program begins early and continues through senior year, helping students identify best-fit schools, craft strong applications, and navigate the entire admissions process in the least stressful way. The results speak for themselves: Garden graduates earn acceptance to the nation’s most selective Universities and, last year, secured over $8 million in merit scholarships.
What makes Garden stand out isn’t just the strength of its academics—it’s the depth and variety of student experiences. Whether students are winning chess tournaments, engaging in community service, earning athletic titles, constructing robots in the brand-new state-of-the-art STEM lab, traveling to Africa, exhibiting artwork in our new Turner Family Arts Wing, or performing on the Millevoi Stage, Garden encourages them to pursue every interest. The school offers an extensive travel program tied to its world language department, along with distinctive leadership opportunities, such as the Women’s Leadership Initiative and Student Ambassador program.
This breadth of experience reflects Garden’s commitment to cultivating not only academic excellence but also creativity, confidence, and character. Students graduate with the skills to thrive in a fast-changing world—and the belief that their potential isn’t limited to one path. Students in Garden School’s Upper Division are the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow.
To learn more or schedule a tour, visit gardenschool.org.