About the Parents League of New York

Parents League empowers families by providing advisory services and parenting resources through partnerships with schools and educational providers.

PLNY is a collaborative community of expert educators, schools, health and wellness specialists, community based organizations, and volunteers in New York and beyond.  Together, we empower families as they navigate their children's growth milestones, personal development and educational journey.

We provide:

  • Advice to families selecting schools and programs: preschools, elementary and secondary schools, boarding schools, special needs programs and summer and enrichment experiences.
     
  • Parenting and education lectures and workshops by experts in their fields, and panel presentations by admissions and financial aid directors.
     
  • Publications including the Review, Guide to New York City Preschools and Let's Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Parents League of New York holds memberships in Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), and the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS).  

Become a Member

School Fair

Membership for Schools

If you represent an independent or private school click here to learn how to apply for School Membership, or call us at 212-737-7385. Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school.

Benefits
  • Annual School Fairs
  • Panel Presentations for Prospective Parents
  • Member School Directory and Publications
  • Online Member School Directory
  • Advisory Services
  • Grade Openings
  • Workshops and Forums
  • Spring Reception

More Information about Memberships for Schools

Family Membership

Take advantage of our many benefits including school admissions advice, events and publications.

Become a member now!

Benefits
  • School Advisory Appointments
  • Parent and Caregiver Book Talks
  • Admissions Workshops
  • Parents League Publications
  • Online School Directory

More Information about Family Memberships

Financial Aid Memberships available.

Upcoming Events

High School and Middle School NYC Admissions
Speaker:
Evie Gurney, Parents League School Advisor
Venue:
Virtual Workshop
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Members: Register here
Girls in STEM NYC
Speaker:
The Community Bots & Nightingale Bamford School
Venue:
Nightingale-Bamford School
20 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128
When:
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here

PLNY Blog

Visit independent schools and learn about their programs. Find 2023 and 2024 school open houses, info sessions, school tours, and more! Our member schools are hosting a variety of in-person and virtual events this winter.

Experts from the Tutoring League of New York joined us for a virtual panel designed for families currently in or starting to explore ways of supporting academic growth.