What People Say About York

Three generations of our family believe in, and support, York's mission. While popular opinion holds York as seemingly synonymous with academic excellence; in our experience, York is about so much more than good grades. The school's uniquely tight-knit, tolerant, and diverse learning community inspires and empowers students to be their best selves. For us, York represents, not a destination, but a journey.
--Todd and Jeanne Reeves (parents of Noah '13, Josh '15)

I would not have gone to the Ivy League, I would not have become a Rhodes Scholar, I would not be leading the largest civil rights organization in this country, let alone in the entire world, if I hadn’t gone to York. It’s where I got the confidence and the skills I use to this very day.
--Benjamin Todd Jealous '90, President and CEO of the NAACP

I could have sent my kids anywhere. I chose York because I wanted them to have a great education and also be grounded in the real world – to be in a community of people from all backgrounds.
-- Jeanette Cisneros, M.D. (mother of Lisa '97, Gabriel '00, and Julian '05)

We've moved a few times and have always carefully chosen our children's schools. We are so grateful to have found York--it's simply the best school we've seen. Our daughter has worked hard but has never felt pressured. She's performed, played sports, and joined clubs. She's been surrounded by people who think deeply and have a sense of humor about themselves. We wish every child could have this kind of experience in school.
-- Jane Paulsen and George Paolini (parents of Ellie '10)

York inspires individuals to be independent thinkers. York is a unique environment that allows for individual growth, while maintaining a strong awareness of the surrounding communities. The York experience prepares young minds to challenge and question how our system works, and instills in them the power and confidence to initiate change for the better.
-– Adan Perez '98