The Buckley School
Independent school · Grades K–9
New York, NY
113 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
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
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in New York since at least 2011
The Buckley School is an independent private school in New York, New York, for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. It has about 366 students and around 6 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–9
- Students
- 366
- Teachers
- 65 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 54% of independent schools in New York (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 65% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- 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)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Buckley School
What grades does The Buckley School serve?
The Buckley School serves grades K–9.
How many students attend The Buckley School?
About 366 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Buckley School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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