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We ignite curiosity for the world and for learning.
We instill confidence to advocate for themselves and others.
We inspire courage to lead in service to our community, world, and future.
Learning with Joy. Leading with Heart.
Building “A Place”
for Students
From nurturing pre-K childhood development activities, through a challenging yet balanced elementary and middle school curriculum, St. Luke’s School offers one of the very best private school academic programs in Manhattan. Along the St. Luke’s journey, students find a place in the classroom and beyond.
A place in the
classroom
Our rich and rigorous curriculum develops confident learners who are both independent and collaborative
A place at the
table
We intentionally embrace diversity, inclusion, and equity—every person has a place at the table and every voice is valued.
A place in the
world
Our ethical underpinning guides our children in nurturing their social consciousness and their ability to face challenges with grace, courage, and resilience as they go into the world.
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voices from our Community
Stay up to date with upcoming events and our newsletters, written by a different guest contributor each week
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Dear St. Luke’s Community,
“Why do most people in Chinatown have the same hair?” This was a question that we heard in one of our classrooms the other day. For many adults, the initial response would be “Oh no. What should I say?” For us as early childhood educators, we seize upon the opportunity to use the curiosity that is posed by the child to create conversations and discussions about identity. At the core of identity work is the singular question: Who am I?
-SLS Kindergarten Team
Dear St. Luke’s Community,
While the outdoors has been bitterly cold and windy, inside St. Luke’s School the warm fire of community, joyful work, and rekindled friendships burns brightly. I often say that I have the best job in the world—and I have no doubts that this is true. St. Luke’s is a special place. After two weeks away from our students, the adult community, and the hustle and bustle of the daily school day, the return brought into focus just how special we are...
-Tracy Fedonchik
Dear St. Luke’s Community,
Happy 2025!
When we last left each other in 2024, we experienced two exciting events: the first was Lessons and Carols, and the second was our first All-School Service Day. We punctuated the year by firmly grounding ourselves in the strength of our community and the enduring hopefulness of our mission...
-Tracy Fedonchik
Dear St. Luke’s Community,
As the story goes, a young boy was traversing through the airport with his grandfather when he saw James Bond waiting for a flight. Awestruck, the boy approached in the hope of getting 007’s autograph, which the British superspy dutifully, and charmingly, provided. However, as he glanced at his newly acquired signature, the boy’s elation quickly turned to confusion, and then to disappointment, when he saw that the name was that of a stranger - Roger Moore...
-Sam Marcus
Dear St. Luke’s Community,
In a moment of buoyancy and elation while we were away for Thanksgiving Break, I took a misstep and fell down the stairs as I headed to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. In that moment, three things happened. First, I sprained my ankle and midfoot. Second, I was reminded how swiftly things can move from jovial to downcast. Third, and most importantly, I was able to get back up with the support of my friend.
-Ayesha Long