Avenues: The World School
Website: https://www.avenues.orgLocation: 259 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 (Chelsea, Manhattan; additional campuses in São Paulo, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley) School Type: Private Grades Served: Toddler (age 1) to Grade 12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $75,300 (2026-27 nursery-grade 12) |
| Enrollment | ~1,900 (New York campus) |
| Endowment / Total Funding | $181M total venture funding raised |
| Notable Donors / Investors | LLR Partners, Liberty Partners; Founders: Benno C. Schmidt Jr., Chris Whittle, Alan Greenberg |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
"One school, many campuses" model with cutting-edge tech integration from toddler to grade 12; dedicated Co.Lab for STEAM innovation; thriving competitive robotics program reaching world championships; intentional AI education emphasizing ethics and creativity; R&D-driven pedagogy advancing K-12 education
Technology and Innovation Programs
Constant innovation culture; Avenues World Elements global curriculum; High Intensity Practice for thinking skills; Institute for Advanced Math; Mastery Learning System; Apple Distinguished School; tech integrators for digital tools
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Co.Lab: state-of-the-art STEAM project labs for upper division (ideation, experimentation, project-based learning); divisible science labs
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Competitive robotics (90+ students, 4 teams, FIRST World Championships); AI as pedagogical catalyst (social impact, responsible use); coding from novice level; STEAM focus
Key Partnerships
Apple (Distinguished School); global cross-campus collaborations; local robotics competitions
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Todd Shy |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Lia Muschellack (Director of Technology, NY); Steven Carpenter (Director of Robotics) |
| Admissions Email | admissions@avenues-ny.org |
| Main Phone | +1 212-524-9000 |
Sources
Avenues.org, NY Campus, Tuition, Contact, Robotics Article, Technology Page, Co.Lab Description, Wikipedia, Niche, Business Insider Tuition, CB Insights Funding, LinkedIn Profiles