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West Prep Academy

District 3 · Manhattan · Grades 6 to 8 · 03M421

At a glance

Address
220 WEST 108th STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10025
Subway
1 to Cathedral Parkway-110th St
Admissions
Open, ASD/ACES Program
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 13, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses · 4 posted

The school also says

  • “During October and November parents can attend any one of our evening open houses or daytime school tours.”

    From the school's website · checked Oct 10 · Confirm with the school before you go

  • “If you are unable to attend these tours, open houses, or the middle school fair, please contact Ms. Costa (ccosta@ms421.org) with any questions you may have about the school.”

    From the school's website · checked Oct 10 · Confirm with the school before you go

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 13

  • West Prep Academy (M.S. 421), M421U

    Open — Students are randomly selected

    Diversity in Admissions: Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 25% of seats. For the remaining 75% of seats, all students will be considered.

  • West Prep Academy ASD Nest Program, M421Y

    ASD/ACES Program

    Open to students currently enrolled in the Nest program. If you are applying to Autism programs for the first time, please visit www.schools.nyc.gov/specializedprograms for the application and contact AutismPrograms@schools.nyc.gov with questions.

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Band/Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds
Visual & performing arts
Dance, Step Team
STEM
Coding, Engineering, Lego Robotics, LEGO Robotics, Math Team, Robotics, Science Club, STEM, STEM, Technology
Sports & fitness
Basketball, Boxing, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Kickball, Soccer, Volleyball
Academics
American Sign Language, Foreign Language, Homework Help, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, Tutoring, World Languages (Middle School Accelerated)
Clubs & leadership
Cooking, Cooking, Debate, Debate, Gardening, Restorative Circles, Service Learning, Talent Show, Yearbook
Programs
Dress Code, Field Trips, Free After School Program, Saturday Programs, Uniform

About the school

West Prep Academy boasts an updated state of the art building complete with a new science lab, STEM/robotics lab, sensory/mindfulness space, and dance room. The facility also includes an updated cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium lighting, next generation wireless technology, two interactive panels, and one laptop cart in each classroom.West Prep is a school that lives by its vision: "With the work of all, we build a capable, caring, and inspired community." As a school community, we provide an academic program that prepares our scholars for college and career readiness. We inspire our scholars to become productive members of society that are able to compete in an increasingly complex world in which they will work and live. The caring and dedicated staff at West Prep will continue to encourage all students to set high goals for themselves and to reach for their dreams.At West Prep we empower our scholars to be "TITAN STRONG". As a result of our rigorous curriculum, robust arts programs, and community partnerships, students strengthen their skills academically, physically, socially, and artistically. We thrive to provide our students with a foundation for success in oder to meet their full potential in life.

From MySchools.