Very Good
#71 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 7% of private schools
Bank Street School for Children
Elementary School
610 W 112TH ST, New York, NY 10025
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#71 of 992
In New York
#20 of 118
public schools
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Bank Street School for Children
Elementary School in New York · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bank Street School for Children
Bank Street School for Children is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Bank Street School for Children serves approximately 376 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Bank Street School for Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 6:1 students to teachers, Bank Street School for Children sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bank Street School for Children is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bank Street School for Children compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bank Street School for Children (this school) | 7.9 |
| PS 165 ROBERT E SIMON | 7.7 |
| MOTT HALL II | 5.4 |
| JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON | 8.5 |
| WEST PREP ACADEMY | 6.6 |
| PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE) | 5.4 |
| KIPP BEYOND CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.5 |
| PS 180 HUGO NEWMAN | 3.7 |
| PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS | 5.1 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4 | 8.1 |
| OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.5 |
| STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN | 5.9 |
| KIPP STAR COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE | 8.1 |
| COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL | 7.8 |
| NEW YORK FRENCH-AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOL | 6.9 |
| WADLEIGH PERF AND VISUAL ARTS | 5.9 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY II SECONDARY SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH | 7.5 |
| PS 76 A PHILLIP RANDOLPH | 3.7 |
| PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON | 7.3 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
610 W 112TH ST, New York, NY 10025
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bank Street School for Children may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE (rated 8.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THE SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| PS 165 ROBERT E SIMON New York | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| MOTT HALL II New York | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE New York | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON New York | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE) New York | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| WEST PREP ACADEMY New York | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| RIVERSIDE CHURCH WEEKDAY SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | — |
| KIPP BEYOND CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS New York | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| PS 180 HUGO NEWMAN New York | 0.6 mi | 3.7 |
| PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH New York | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| KIPP STAR COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN New York | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN New York | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4 New York | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE New York | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL New York | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,195
Median Home Value
$1,125,200
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
Population
93,223
College Educated
68.8%
Homeownership
30.7%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Median Age
40.4
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) Flushing, NY | 7.9 |
| BELL TOP SCHOOL Troy, NY | 7.9 |
| BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.9 |
| CALEDONIA-MUMFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Caledonia, NY | 7.9 |
| CENTRE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Rockaway, NY | 7.9 |
| COLONIAL SCHOOL Pelham, NY | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bank Street School for Children
What grades does Bank Street School for Children serve?
Bank Street School for Children serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bank Street School for Children?
Bank Street School for Children has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bank Street School for Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Bank Street School for Children is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bank Street School for Children rank in NY?
Bank Street School for Children ranks #71 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Bank Street School for Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Bank Street School for Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bank Street School for Children a private school?
Yes, Bank Street School for Children is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bank Street School for Children a religious school?
No, Bank Street School for Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (212) 875-4584
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