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British International School of NY

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

New York, NY

20 Waterside Plz Lbby 1, New York, NY 10010

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in New York
  • Serving families in New York since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In New York, New York, British International School of NY is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 262 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
262
Teachers
53.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 116 girls, 146 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of independent schools in New York.
    • Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    335’11–12219’13–14221’15–16260’17–18273’19–20246’21–22262’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K9
    117
    211
    318
    421
    522
    631
    732
    827
    924
    1027
    1112
    1211

    Student body

    White61%
    Two or more races13%
    Asian13%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about British International School of NY

    What grades does British International School of NY serve?

    British International School of NY serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend British International School of NY?

    About 262 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at British International School of NY?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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