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St. Davids School

Independent school · Grades K–8

New York, NY

12 E 89th St, New York, NY 10128

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in New York

St. Davids School is an independent private school in New York, New York, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 405 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in New York. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 163 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
405
Teachers
140 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.9
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
163 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 98% of independent elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.

    Students by grade

    K45
    145
    245
    345
    445
    545
    645
    745
    845

    Student body

    White37%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Black20%
    Two or more races11%
    Asian11%

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    Questions about St. Davids School

    What grades does St. Davids School serve?

    St. Davids School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Davids School?

    About 405 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Davids School?

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