Parish Schools

The Dominican Friars have exercised Parish ministry in this area since 1867.  We were joined by our sisters in the 1880’s.  Since then, primary and secondary education have formed part of the ministry here.  As the hospital complex emerged along York Avenue, tending to the sick became the signature work of the Dominicans.  Today, our Parish holds two Dominican churches, two Communities of Friars, two communities of Sisters, two high schools, and a hospital chaplaincy.  It also contains an administrative center for the Order.


St. Vincent Ferrer High School

151 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
Sr. Martha Kunesh, O.P., Principal
(212) 988-3455

St. Vincent Ferrer High School was established in the tradition of St. Dominic, who strove to instill in others a lifetime commitment to study, community, prayer, and service. St. Vincent Ferrer High School is sponsored by the Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer, located at 65th Street and Lexington Avenue. The first school was built in 1884 and was staffed by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs. Presently, the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Springs administer and staff the school. The school was started to meet the educational needs of the immigrant population which was flooding into New York City. Today, it prepares young women from diverse backgrounds for college and a lifetime of learning. A challenging and supportive environment that cultivates intellectual, spiritual, and moral values is provided. Furthermore, we seek to empower our students to become responsible, independent, and principled members of the global community as well as effective witnesses of Christ’s love.


Dominican Academy

44 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
Dr. Alexandria M. Egler, President 
(212) 744-0195

Dominican Academy has been educating young women intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually since 1897. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side on 68th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, Dominican Academy (DA) consistently ranks among New York City’s best high schools. Operated by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and lay staff, DA unites academic excellence and an all-honors curriculum with an intimate, family-like atmosphere.  DA challenges and empowers young women to be local and global leaders in the 21st century.