Math School · Upper West Side · Grades 1–12
School of Math is a small-group math school on the Upper West Side, founded by two educators who spent two decades preparing more than 3,000 students for admission to MIT, Harvard, and Stanford's graduate programs. We brought that same method home to New York for grades 1 through 12 — including SHSAT, AMC 8, SAT, and AP prep.
Start any week. Pause up to 4 weeks/year. Cancel with 15 days' notice.
Now Enrolling — No Semester Wait
12 leveled programs — a structured 24-class cycle that restarts every 6 months. Enroll at any point of your child's level; they'll complete all 24 classes, carrying any remaining sessions into the next cycle. Small in-person cohorts at 226 W 79th St, $60/hr SOMATH instructors. Simple monthly billing — start any week, pause when life shifts, cancel anytime with 15 days' notice.
Sample Pricing
$99 one-time registration. Sibling discount applied automatically.
01 · Programs
Four math enrichment tracks, age-appropriate and skill-paced. Every student starts with a free 60-minute evaluation so we know exactly where to begin. New to enrichment? Read our parent’s guide to math enrichment.
Number sense, fractions, problem-solving, and the habits that make math feel exciting instead of scary.
Learn moreMultiplication mastery, fractions and decimals, geometric reasoning — the upper-elementary years that set up middle school.
Learn moreIntegers, fractions, ratios, and intro algebraic thinking — the foundation for everything that follows.
Learn moreLinear equations, systems, exponents, and factoring — a real Algebra I track for advanced middle-schoolers.
Learn moreAngles, triangles, Pythagorean theorem, coordinate geometry, area & volume — a real intro to proof-style thinking.
Learn moreQuadratics, polynomials, radicals, exponentials, logarithms and functions — the honors-track high school course.
Learn moreA dedicated NY State Regents Algebra 1 cohort mapped to the full Common Core blueprint, with three timed mock exams before test day.
Learn moreDedicated prep for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test — Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, and the rest.
Learn moreHeart of Algebra, Problem Solving & Data, Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics.
Learn moreFunctions, trig, sequences and series — the calculus foundations that actually matter for AP Calc.
Learn moreLimits, derivatives, integrals — taught the way the AP exam actually asks them.
Learn moreData, inference, and probability — the AP Stats course taught the way the exam asks it.
Learn more02 · Our Method
SOMATH isn't drop-in tutoring. We run 12 leveled programs, each built as a 24-class cycle that restarts every 6 months. Enroll at any point of your child's level — they'll complete all 24 classes of the cycle, carrying any remaining sessions into the next one.
Every student begins with a free 60-minute evaluation. We map gaps, strengths, and learning style before we place them into the right cohort.
Every 2-hour class follows the same rhythm: 30 minutes of math puzzles and enigmas to warm up curiosity, an hour of lecture and guided problem-solving on the day's topic, and 30 minutes for a mini-test and full solution walk-through.
Students work by hand in small cohorts — no tablets, no worksheet stacks. The focus is building real problem-solving skill and the curiosity to keep going when a problem gets hard.
We're the only math program in the neighborhood that sends parents structured feedback throughout the cycle — what your child mastered, what they're still working on, and what to practice at home.
Every SOMATH class is led by a Harvard- or Northwestern-trained teacher who has spent more than a decade preparing NYC students for SHSAT, AP Calculus, and selective college admissions — not a college student or a rotating shift worker.
Twelve leveled programs that hand off cleanly from Little Newtons in 1st grade through AP Calculus BC in 12th. Families who start with us in elementary school don’t need to switch providers for SHSAT, SAT, or AP prep — the path is already built.
03 · Parents say
Real reviews from real SOMATH families on Google.
"He went in scoring around 40% on practice tests and by December he was consistently above 70%. The teachers know exactly where the gaps are and go after them. He got into Bronx Science. Worth every penny."
"After just two months at School of Math, he comes home excited to show me what he learned. The teachers have a gift for explaining concepts in multiple ways until it clicks. We're sticking with them through middle school for sure."
"We enrolled both of our children and couldn't be happier. The instructors truly personalize the learning experience. Anya has built so much confidence, and Dev is now tackling algebra problems he used to find impossible."
"Our daughter went from dreading math homework to actually enjoying it. SOMATH gave her the confidence she'd been missing all year."
04 · How we're different
What it looks like when math is taught by educators who've been teaching the GMAT for two decades — instead of large classrooms, franchised worksheets, or rigid year-long commitments.
| SOMATH | Russian Math (RSM) | Kumon | Mathnasium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching style | Concept-first, taught live | Fast-paced, drill-heavy | Self-paced worksheets | Center-based drilling |
| Group size | Small cohorts | Large classrooms | Independent work | Mixed-level rooms |
| Teacher background | Harvard- & Northwestern-trained, 20 yrs GMAT/GRE | Franchise instructors | Franchise instructors | Franchise instructors |
| Diagnostic | Free 60-min evaluation | Placement test | Placement test | Assessment, paid |
| Commitment | Monthly — start any week, no long-term contract | Year-long, rigid commitment | Month-to-month, indefinite | Month-to-month, indefinite |
| Homework load | Focused, purposeful | Heavy — often overwhelming | Daily worksheets | Light |
| Goes through SHSAT, SAT & AP | Yes — SHSAT, SAT, AP Pre-Calc, Stats, Calc | Competition-track focus | Limited | No |
The 60-minute evaluation is one-on-one with a SOMATH teacher. You'll leave knowing your child's strengths, gaps, and the right track — whether you enroll with us or not.
05 · FAQ
If you don't see your question, give us a call at (646) 668-6151 — we answer the phone.
We're not a chain. SOMATH is a small math school founded by two educators who've spent twenty years preparing students for MIT, Harvard, and Stanford. Classes are small, taught live by Harvard- and Northwestern-trained teachers, and built around understanding — not worksheet drills.
Grades 1 through 12 — from Little Newtons (ages 6–10) through SHSAT prep in middle school and AP / SAT prep in high school. Every student starts with a free 60-minute evaluation so we can recommend the right track.
It's 60 minutes, one-on-one with a SOMATH teacher, at our Upper West Side location or on Zoom. We assess where your child is, what gaps to close, and which track they belong in. You'll get a written summary — even if you don't enroll.
Our core programs run for 6 months in structured semesters — long enough to actually move the needle, short enough to keep the work focused.
Yes. SHSAT prep is a dedicated middle-school track (grades 7–8). For high schoolers we run AP Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB / BC, and SAT math prep. Most of our SHSAT students see 30+ point gains; many earn seats at Bronx Science, Stuyvesant, or Brooklyn Tech.
226 West 79th Street on the Upper West Side — between Broadway and Amsterdam, two blocks from the 79th Street station on the 1, and a short walk from the 2, B, and C lines.
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