The Ideal School of Manhattan
Independent school · Grades K–12
New York, NY
5 Hanover Sq, New York, NY 10004
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in New York
- The smallest classes of any independent school in New York
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 89% since 2011–12
- Serving families in New York since at least 2011
The Ideal School of Manhattan is an independent private school in New York, New York, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 174 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in New York. Enrollment has grown about 89% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 174
- Teachers
- 90 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 81 girls, 93 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 166 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 96% of independent schools in New York (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% 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
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 Ideal School of Manhattan
What grades does The Ideal School of Manhattan serve?
The Ideal School of Manhattan serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The Ideal School of Manhattan?
About 174 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Ideal School of Manhattan?
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