The School at Columbia University
Independent school · Grades K–8
New York, NY
556 W 110th St, New York, NY 10025
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in New York since at least 2011
In New York, New York, The School at Columbia University is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 405 students attend, with roughly 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. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 163 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 405
- Teachers
- 80 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 207 girls, 198 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 62% of independent elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 98% 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 School at Columbia University
What grades does The School at Columbia University serve?
The School at Columbia University serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The School at Columbia University?
About 405 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The School at Columbia University?
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