The Town School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
New York, NY
540 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in New York
- Growing: enrollment up 558% since 2011–12
- Serving families in New York since at least 2011
In New York, New York, The Town School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 296 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in New York. Enrollment is up about 558% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 296
- Teachers
- 64.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 122 girls, 174 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% 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
- 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 Town School
What grades does The Town School serve?
The Town School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Town School?
About 296 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Town School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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