Ross School
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Ross School
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A dynamic day and boarding school in the Hamptons serving Nursery through Postgraduate.
325 students
2 campuses, Bridgehampton and East Hampton
22 countries represented
7:1 student to teacher ratio
$3.7M in financial aid provided in 2025–26
12 students in the average class
90+ electives
Graduates from Ross attend prestigious post-secondary institutions all over the world.
Lower School
Ross Students learn, grow, play, and explore in a safe, bucolic environment in Bridgehampton, NY.
Learn more
Upper School
With a focus on academic excellence, Ross emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and preparing students for a dynamic future.
Learn more
Boarding
Being a boarding student at Ross is an exciting experience that introduces students to other cultures, prepares young people for the increased independence and responsibility of college academics, and sparks lifelong friendships.
Learn more
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Ross School, endowed with a singular infrastructure of campuses, is situated in a pastoral environment deeply connected to both nature and the world’s cultural and economic center, New York City.
On the Ross campuses in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, buildings and classrooms are intentionally and systematically designed based upon research in how students learn and how our brains develop. The curriculum is woven into the design of spaces through the use of art and artifacts, which act as a visual and experiential text and are a core component of students’ educational experiences at Ross.
INTEGRATION
Interdisciplinarity and Integration Are Central to the Ross Model
Students integrate concepts, theories, and methods from multiple disciplines, deepening their understanding of a topic. Students acquire discipline-specific understandings and produce a synthesis across disciplines that allows them to explain concepts and solve problems of greater complexity.
Explore the Ross Spiral Curriculum
Explore the Ross Spiral Curriculum
FIELD ACADEMY
World Travel
Ross School’s Field Academy
is an opportunity for students and teachers to travel and work on intensive projects between Winter and Spring Terms.
Explore Field Academy
Explore Field Academy
Student & Alumni Testimonials
“Having access to amazing teachers and amazing professionals makes such a difference in letting students find their voice.”
—
KINARA FLAGG
ROSS SCHOOL '02
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL '11
“To have this perspective and mode of thinking really sheds new light onto topics that we’ve looked at in the same way for a very long time.”
—
KATE NELSON
ROSS SCHOOL '13
STANFORD UNIVERSITY '17
“Ross was really the greatest factor in who I am now. There’s really no other way to put it. I’ve been places, I’ve met people, experienced things, seen technology, done things that I just never would have been exposed to. I hope that the message, the community, and the vision continue to grow and inspire people worldwide.”
—
MARTIAL TOUSSAINT
ROSS SCHOOL '01
BROWN UNIVERSITY '05
“If Ross School was not in my life, I would be a completely different person. It taught me how to be independent; it taught me how to go after things that I believe in. I don’t think I would have had those things in my life if it wasn’t for the school.”
—
NICOLE MABEY
ROSS SCHOOL '01
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY '05
"Ross provides a system of education that provides students with the tools to make their own convictions rather than teaching a finite set of rules. This allows students to foster their interests and develop as intellectuals—and more importantly, as people. Through an emphasis on the continuum of learning, Ross provides students with the tools to be successful and innovative thinkers wherever they go.”
—
MAX G.
ROSS SCHOOL ‘25
"Attending Ross was an experience that shaped my respect for other cultures and differences and cultivated my fascination with geopolitics and languages. I have carried these lessons forward at Yale as I communicate with friends in Chinese, share my perspectives in my International Relations of the Middle East class, and conduct research on Sunni-Shia tensions with YIDDS. Ross’s interactive, integrated, and international curriculum was both my foundation and launch board to a future as an emissary between nations."
—
SIENNA GALESI-GRANT
ROSS SCHOOL '24
YALE UNIVERSITY CLASS OF '28
Ross changed my perspective on leadership, allowing me to innovate in spaces that are not typical for High Schoolers. I had the space to test ideas, build new things, and make real changes. That kind of flexibility is rare in high school, but it’s exactly what Ross encourages. In this environment, students are uniquely motivated to lead as it’s clear their suggestions can become reality.
The student government program at Ross gives students a variety of possibilities, enabling young leaders to join committees or lead in executive positions. As Co-Class President, I practiced communication, time management, and public speaking. These lessons followed me to the University of Virginia, leading to my election to UVA’s First-Year Council. This wouldn’t have been possible without Ross’ strong student government program preparing me to take initiative and lead with confidence.
—
ALEX FFROHLICH
ROSS SCHOOL '25
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINA '29
ALUMNI
Alumni News: Alexandra Fairweather ’08
Alexandra Fairweather ’08, a devoted member of the Ross School Board of Trustees, is helping to shape the future of the school that helped shape her.
Read More →
Alumni News: Lilah Yektai, Class of 2021: A Rising Star in the Art World
Lilah Yektai ’21 is making her mark in the art world with a number of recent exhibitions and accolades. Currently a senior at RISD, she has been selected for the prestigious senior art show opening April 10 at the school's Woods-Gerry Gallery.
Read More →
Alumni Update: R.O. Shapiro ’08 Launches New Album at Stephen Talkhouse
Musician R.O. Shapiro (Raphael Odell Shapiro) ’08 made a much-anticipated return to the East End, performing at Amagansett’s Stephen Talkhouse on February 7. A Sag Harbor native, Shapiro was well known for his theatrical and musical talents during his years at Ross. After studying at Yale and honing his craft across the country, he established himself as a standout in the Americana and folk music scene.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Daria Schieferstein, Class of 2011
Daria Schieferstein ’11 is an accomplished attorney at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, LLP in New York. Daria recently took time out from her busy schedule to reflect on her journey from the halls of Ross School to the courtrooms of Manhattan.
Read More →
Alumni in the News: Jeremy Dennis '08 Featured in The New Yorker
The photographic work of Jeremy Dennis '08 was recently covered in an article in "The New Yorker." Jeremy is a member of the Shinnecock tribe and a fine art photographer known for his work examining cultural assimilation, indigenous identity, and ancestral traditions.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Bennett, Class of 2004
Daniel Bennett '04 and his brother Evan Bennett '07 have become successful restaurateurs with three popular restaurants under their belts: MIMI, BABS, both in Manhattan, and DOUBLES in Amagansett Square. Recently they acquired The Springs General Store as well.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Christina Douglas, Class of 2003
Ross alum and Shinnecock native Christina Douglas '03 is making movie magic! Find out more about how this alum won two Emmy Awards.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Ahmed Abdirahman, Class of 2007
Ross alum Ahmed Abdirahman has played a huge role in growing political literacy and minority representation across Sweden.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Forrest Gray, Class of 2010
Ross alum Forrest Gray '10 is making a name for himself in the music and entertainment industry.
Read More →
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MISSION
Our mission is to change the way education meets the future; to foster interdisciplinary, integrated thinking and innovative leadership; to engage fully in the global community; and to facilitate lifelong learning.
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A dynamic day and boarding school in the Hamptons serving Nursery through Postgraduate.
325 students
2 campuses, Bridgehampton and East Hampton
22 countries represented
7:1 student to teacher ratio
$3.7M in financial aid provided in 2025–26
12 students in the average class
90+ electives
Graduates from Ross attend prestigious post-secondary institutions all over the world.
Lower School
Ross Students learn, grow, play, and explore in a safe, bucolic environment in Bridgehampton, NY.
Learn more
Upper School
With a focus on academic excellence, Ross emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and preparing students for a dynamic future.
Learn more
Boarding
Being a boarding student at Ross is an exciting experience that introduces students to other cultures, prepares young people for the increased independence and responsibility of college academics, and sparks lifelong friendships.
Learn more
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Ross School, endowed with a singular infrastructure of campuses, is situated in a pastoral environment deeply connected to both nature and the world’s cultural and economic center, New York City.
On the Ross campuses in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, buildings and classrooms are intentionally and systematically designed based upon research in how students learn and how our brains develop. The curriculum is woven into the design of spaces through the use of art and artifacts, which act as a visual and experiential text and are a core component of students’ educational experiences at Ross.
INTEGRATION
Interdisciplinarity and Integration Are Central to the Ross Model
Students integrate concepts, theories, and methods from multiple disciplines, deepening their understanding of a topic. Students acquire discipline-specific understandings and produce a synthesis across disciplines that allows them to explain concepts and solve problems of greater complexity.
Explore the Ross Spiral Curriculum
Explore the Ross Spiral Curriculum
FIELD ACADEMY
World Travel
Ross School’s Field Academy
is an opportunity for students and teachers to travel and work on intensive projects between Winter and Spring Terms.
Explore Field Academy
Explore Field Academy
Student & Alumni Testimonials
“Having access to amazing teachers and amazing professionals makes such a difference in letting students find their voice.”
—
KINARA FLAGG
ROSS SCHOOL '02
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL '11
“To have this perspective and mode of thinking really sheds new light onto topics that we’ve looked at in the same way for a very long time.”
—
KATE NELSON
ROSS SCHOOL '13
STANFORD UNIVERSITY '17
“Ross was really the greatest factor in who I am now. There’s really no other way to put it. I’ve been places, I’ve met people, experienced things, seen technology, done things that I just never would have been exposed to. I hope that the message, the community, and the vision continue to grow and inspire people worldwide.”
—
MARTIAL TOUSSAINT
ROSS SCHOOL '01
BROWN UNIVERSITY '05
“If Ross School was not in my life, I would be a completely different person. It taught me how to be independent; it taught me how to go after things that I believe in. I don’t think I would have had those things in my life if it wasn’t for the school.”
—
NICOLE MABEY
ROSS SCHOOL '01
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY '05
"Ross provides a system of education that provides students with the tools to make their own convictions rather than teaching a finite set of rules. This allows students to foster their interests and develop as intellectuals—and more importantly, as people. Through an emphasis on the continuum of learning, Ross provides students with the tools to be successful and innovative thinkers wherever they go.”
—
MAX G.
ROSS SCHOOL ‘25
"Attending Ross was an experience that shaped my respect for other cultures and differences and cultivated my fascination with geopolitics and languages. I have carried these lessons forward at Yale as I communicate with friends in Chinese, share my perspectives in my International Relations of the Middle East class, and conduct research on Sunni-Shia tensions with YIDDS. Ross’s interactive, integrated, and international curriculum was both my foundation and launch board to a future as an emissary between nations."
—
SIENNA GALESI-GRANT
ROSS SCHOOL '24
YALE UNIVERSITY CLASS OF '28
Ross changed my perspective on leadership, allowing me to innovate in spaces that are not typical for High Schoolers. I had the space to test ideas, build new things, and make real changes. That kind of flexibility is rare in high school, but it’s exactly what Ross encourages. In this environment, students are uniquely motivated to lead as it’s clear their suggestions can become reality.
The student government program at Ross gives students a variety of possibilities, enabling young leaders to join committees or lead in executive positions. As Co-Class President, I practiced communication, time management, and public speaking. These lessons followed me to the University of Virginia, leading to my election to UVA’s First-Year Council. This wouldn’t have been possible without Ross’ strong student government program preparing me to take initiative and lead with confidence.
—
ALEX FFROHLICH
ROSS SCHOOL '25
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINA '29
ALUMNI
Alumni News: Alexandra Fairweather ’08
Alexandra Fairweather ’08, a devoted member of the Ross School Board of Trustees, is helping to shape the future of the school that helped shape her.
Read More →
Alumni News: Lilah Yektai, Class of 2021: A Rising Star in the Art World
Lilah Yektai ’21 is making her mark in the art world with a number of recent exhibitions and accolades. Currently a senior at RISD, she has been selected for the prestigious senior art show opening April 10 at the school's Woods-Gerry Gallery.
Read More →
Alumni Update: R.O. Shapiro ’08 Launches New Album at Stephen Talkhouse
Musician R.O. Shapiro (Raphael Odell Shapiro) ’08 made a much-anticipated return to the East End, performing at Amagansett’s Stephen Talkhouse on February 7. A Sag Harbor native, Shapiro was well known for his theatrical and musical talents during his years at Ross. After studying at Yale and honing his craft across the country, he established himself as a standout in the Americana and folk music scene.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Daria Schieferstein, Class of 2011
Daria Schieferstein ’11 is an accomplished attorney at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, LLP in New York. Daria recently took time out from her busy schedule to reflect on her journey from the halls of Ross School to the courtrooms of Manhattan.
Read More →
Alumni in the News: Jeremy Dennis '08 Featured in The New Yorker
The photographic work of Jeremy Dennis '08 was recently covered in an article in "The New Yorker." Jeremy is a member of the Shinnecock tribe and a fine art photographer known for his work examining cultural assimilation, indigenous identity, and ancestral traditions.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Bennett, Class of 2004
Daniel Bennett '04 and his brother Evan Bennett '07 have become successful restaurateurs with three popular restaurants under their belts: MIMI, BABS, both in Manhattan, and DOUBLES in Amagansett Square. Recently they acquired The Springs General Store as well.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Christina Douglas, Class of 2003
Ross alum and Shinnecock native Christina Douglas '03 is making movie magic! Find out more about how this alum won two Emmy Awards.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Ahmed Abdirahman, Class of 2007
Ross alum Ahmed Abdirahman has played a huge role in growing political literacy and minority representation across Sweden.
Read More →
Alumni Spotlight: Forrest Gray, Class of 2010
Ross alum Forrest Gray '10 is making a name for himself in the music and entertainment industry.
Read More →
VIDEO
SOCIAL
Join us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and highlights from our community!
Follow us here:
Powered by Curator.io
MISSION
Our mission is to change the way education meets the future; to foster interdisciplinary, integrated thinking and innovative leadership; to engage fully in the global community; and to facilitate lifelong learning.
Take action …
Visit
Visit
Apply
Apply
Give
Give