Birch Wathen Lenox: A Premier Private School in Manhattan's Upper East Side
At Birch Wathen Lenox, students are known well, challenged thoughtfully, and prepared with confidence for what comes next. In a responsive K–12 community on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, BWL combines rigorous academics, close faculty attention, distinctive opportunities, and a culture of constructive dialogue that helps students grow as thinkers, classmates, and young people.
Our scale is intentional. With a 4:1 student-teacher ratio, broad co-curricular offerings, and a college-preparatory program rooted in both tradition and innovation, BWL gives students the room to be seen, the structure to be challenged, and the confidence to move forward.
ACADEMICS
A classic yet innovative K-12 education with a commitment to personal growth.
SCHOOL PILLARS
Explore the three pillars that support the BWL student experience.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Check out our exclusive programs that go beyond the classroom.
Go Beyond at BWL!
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Go Beyond Your Perspective!
Go Beyond Your Imagination!
Go Beyond the Classroom!
Go Beyond Technology!
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Constructive Dialogue
Learn how BWL students develop the skills to think critically, communicate thoughtfully, and navigate disagreement with empathy, confidence, and respect through Constructive Dialogue.
Entrepreneurship Program
BWL students become the thinkers and problem solvers of tomorrow by learning how to start a business and then doing it in our Entrepreneurship Program.
Lions Roam New York
Located in the heart of New York City, BWL embraces the unparalleled opportunities of our vibrant surroundings, transforming the city itself into a living and inspiring extension of our classroom through our Lower School Lions Roam New York Program.
Competitive Robotics
Learn more about our competitive robotics program in all three divisions.
By the Numbers
K-12
Grades
4:1
Student:Teacher ratio
34%
Students of Color
28
Athletic Teams
42
Student Clubs and Organizations
100%
College Matriculation
