A different approach to school placement.

There is a Perfect Fit for your child.

A seasoned professional for over 25 years, Ellen Grayson is the Founder of The Perfect Fit School Placements and Educational Consulting.

Ellen is a Director of Admissions and Placement at a New York City specialized independent school, with an extensive background in international education, and a masters in language therapy. The Perfect Fit is a natural choice for families living in or relocating to NYC.

Let Ellen and The Perfect Fit School Placements help you navigate the intricate New York school landscape!

Testimonials

  • “My experience working with Ellen has been nothing short of amazing. Of course she is thoroughly knowledgeable about the school and admissions landscape, and has strong relationships within it, but it is her compassion, care and commitment to the children she works with that truly sets her apart. She was a partner to me in navigating this often confusing process, a fierce advocate for my son once we found our desired placement, and instrumental in his acceptance there. I could not possibly recommend her more highly.” — Natasha Glasser

  • “Our entire family is better because we know Ellen. Knowledgeable, intuitive, connected, insanely talented and...simply magic, Ellen has thoughtfully and successfully advised us throughout our boys' lives. From evaluations to speech therapy to school placements, Ellen has guided us every step of the way. She has a unique understanding or "sixth sense" with kids, allowing her to gain access to and connect with them in a way that many others cannot. Ellen changed the course of our boys' lives.” — Amy & Geoff Peck

  • “We were extremely lucky to connect with Ellen. She has a tremendous amount of information and keen insight which helped us quickly discover what our children need, and she has the experiences and network to make it happen as efficiently as possible. We look forward to working with Ellen for many years to come.” 우리 가족은 Ellen을 만나서 너무 감사히 생각합니다. Ellen은 교육에 관한 광범위한 지식과 경험을 가지고 있고 우리 아이가 필요한게 무엇인지를 파악하는 통찰력을 가지고 있습니다. 이 때문에 우리가 원하고 필요한 것을 빨리 파악하고 실행하여 우리 아이들에게 많은 도움을 주고 있습니다. 앞으로도 계속 Ellen과 일을 할 것입니다. — Yun and Kelly Choi

  • Ellen Grayson is a lifesaver! We were referred to Ellen in the middle of our son's Sophomore year when we realized his High School may not be the best place for him. It was a stressful time as there were endless high school options but not a lot of time to make decisions so we had to be efficient and swift. Ellen met with us to understand the issues and get to know about our son, she then met him separately 1:1, to get to know him first hand. She is a quick study with good intuition and a wealth of knowledge for the High School options in our area. Ellen guided us through our choices and helped us to narrow down to our top picks based on the best fit for our son. She then made introductions to the right people at the various schools and advised on how set up the relevant meetings and tours. With Ellen's help we were able to squeeze what should have been 8-12 months of research and investigation into 3 quick months. More importantly, she helped us navigate a complex process with ease and confidence. She helped us find a great fit for our son and our lives are better for it. We are grateful for Ellen and cannot recommend her enough. - Leslie Oglesby

  • Ellen is a spectacular tour de force! Smart, intuitive, focused, and direct, she gets the job done with an efficiency like no other. She has an equally remarkable ability to communicate with and relate to both parents and kids alike, making everyone feel understood from the get-go. A total unicorn is she! Before her, we were at a loss about where our son belonged. Yet now, having been blessed with her expert guidance, he has been placed beautifully, and we are convinced of his wild success. THANK YOU, Ellen! -Maggie Lyon-Varadhan

  • I'm writing to express my sincere and wholehearted recommendation for Ellen and The Perfect Fit School Placements. My wife and I were struggling to find the ideal learning environment for our son, so when we were introduced to Ellen she was a breath of fresh air. Ellen took her time getting to know our son both on a personally, as well as academically. She expertly guided us through the process, while allowing us to uncover the best fit for our child. We could not be happier with the outcome. We love Ellen! -Claudia Saez-Fromm & Mark Fromm

  • Ellen Grayson is a lifesaver! We were referred to Ellen in the middle of our son's Sophomore year when we realized his current school may not be the best place for him. It was a stressful time as there were endless high school options but not a lot of time to make decisions so we had to be efficient and swift. Ellen met with us to understand the issues and get to know about our son, and then met with him to get to know him first hand. She is a quick study with a good intuition and a wealth of knowledge for the High School options in our area. Ellen guided us through our choices and helped us to narrow down to our top picks based on the best fit for our son. She made introductions to the right people at the various schools and advised on how set up the relevant meetings/tours. With Ellen's help we were able to squeeze what should have been 8-12 months of research and investigation into 3 months. More importantly, she helped us navigate a complex process with ease and confidence. She helped us find a great fit for our son and our lives are better for it. We are grateful for Ellen and cannot recommend her enough. -Leslie Oglesby & Michael Williams

  • Ellen was the perfect choice for our family. She provides the perfect balance of service between meeting the goals of the parents and that of the child. What makes Ellen stand out is her ability to connect one on one with the child and seek the best fit school for them. Her vast knowledge of schools, familiarity with the programs, as well as the deep relationships she has established, are a huge asset and advantage to helping select the right school for your child. We highly recommend her! -Gina Barac Bauer