The New School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Syracuse, NY
5205 Jamesville Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in Syracuse since at least 2011
The New School is an independent private school in Syracuse, New York, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 22 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 22
- Teachers
- 4.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 16 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 166 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 New School
What grades does The New School serve?
The New School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The New School?
About 22 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The New School?
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