{"id":25096,"date":"2025-11-01T12:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T12:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/25096\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T12:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T12:54:09","slug":"mamdani-a-key-driver-behind-surge-in-interest-in-prestigious-private-school-as-nyc-residents-look-to-flee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/25096\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamdani a &#8216;key driver&#8217; behind surge in interest in prestigious private school as NYC residents look to flee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well-heeled tots are trotting to the burbs, we hear. <\/p>\n<p>Connecticut homes aren\u2019t the only <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/10\/29\/real-estate\/nyc-buyers-are-fleeing-amid-fears-of-a-mamdani-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">affluent suburban staples in demand <\/a>now that Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani looks <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/video\/a-mamdani-victory-wont-revive-new-york-it-will-empty-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">likely to win the election for New York City mayor<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Sources told Page Six this week that some schools in the wealthy burbs are seeing spikes in interest from families looking to flee town.<\/p>\n<p>Zohran Mamdani has been leading the polls in the NYC mayoral election.  Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>The Post has reported that NYC buyers have been snapping up Connecticut homes.  tdezenzio \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere was an open house at Greenwich Country Day School [last weekend], and they had so many people from the city they had to open another auditorium and simulcast it,\u201d an insider familiar with leafy Greenwich, Conn., told Page Six. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShop \u2019til you drop with Post Wanted\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSave time and money with the latest deals, discounts, trends, reviews and more.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The source chalked up the increased interest to \u201cMamdani flight.\u201d The school didn\u2019t get back to us.<\/p>\n<p>Tuition at <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/11\/16\/lifestyle\/kids-ditching-prep-schools-for-public-to-get-into-the-ivy-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">the prestigious private school <\/a>ranges from $46,430 for nursery school to $60,710 for high school.<\/p>\n<p>A source said interest in Greenwich Country Day School has spiked. Greenwich Country Day School<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani has been leading challenger Andrew Cuomo.  Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Notable alumni include President George H.W. Bush, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, tech bros Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, actress Bryce Dallas Howard, WWE scion Stephanie McMahon and NBA star <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/12\/04\/nba-star-donovan-mitchell-donates-12m-to-greenwich-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Donovan Mitchell, who donated $12 million <\/a>to the school in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani has reportedly said that if he wins the election, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/real-lesson-zohran-mamdani-education-100000155.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHe5SeCjZG-erO0wcGBPLOXFvAF3YAxkM4alnfx6Pn9rMVR0iH1Ye61klv_Adg80YjqxieF0LWwPhl61gN03R_-xLTEaHBnAkLH0qV4usrmzF_jBEbU7-db5JXpyS4IQQQmGa2Ivgb6tMq-cIM6XaPIgRZtHD3qOFGan7R-PCbQl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">he\u2019ll halt the city\u2019s \u201cgifted and talented\u201d program<\/a> for kindergartners.<\/p>\n<p>The Post has reported that real-estate brokers in suburban markets like Connecticut and Westchester are seeing frenzied interest reminiscent of the pandemic exodus \u2014 with properties being snapped up in days amid fierce competition and all-cash deals that are pushing prices well beyond expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani has reportedly said he\u2019ll end New York City\u2019s \u201cgifted and talented\u201d program for kindergartners. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Greenwich Country Day School had a recent open house for prospective families, we hear,  Brian \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n<p>In upscale Greenwich, the number of houses available to buy has dwindled to around 117, from more than 800 a few years earlier, The Post reported this week.<\/p>\n<p>The climate has fueled intense rivalries even for multimillion-dollar estates. And apparently the spaces available in area private schools could follow.<\/p>\n<p>One broker told The Post: \u201cMany buyers are mentioning concerns about the mayoral election as a key driver\u201d for their moves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Well-heeled tots are trotting to the burbs, we hear. 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