The Speyer Legacy School
Independent school · Grades K–8
New York, NY
925 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 254% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in New York since at least 2011
In New York, New York, The Speyer Legacy School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 340 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 254% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 340
- Teachers
- 51.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 146 girls, 194 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% 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
Member of
- 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 Speyer Legacy School
What grades does The Speyer Legacy School serve?
The Speyer Legacy School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Speyer Legacy School?
About 340 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Speyer Legacy School?
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