Excellent

#41 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 4% of private schools

British International School of Ny

School

20 WATERSIDE PLZ LBBY 1, New York, NY 10010

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

5:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

5:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#41 of 992

In New York

#11 of 118

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About British International School of Ny

British International School of Ny is a private school in New York, NY. British International School of Ny serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. British International School of Ny has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.1 pts above NY schools

8.3

This school 8.3 · Excellent
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 5:1 students to teachers, British International School of Ny sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

British International School of Ny 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

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How British International School of Ny compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

246

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.3

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60.2% vs 0%

Asian 15% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.5% vs 0%

Black 4.1% vs 0%

British International School of Ny New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
British International School of Ny (this school)	—	246	5:1	8.3
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH	0.4 mi	958	14.5:1	7.9
47 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LOWER SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	177	5.9:1	8.1
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	174	6.4:1	8.0
MS 255 SALK SCHOOL OF SCIENCE	0.5 mi	369	14.8:1	8.3
PS 40 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS	0.5 mi	537	14.5:1	8.1
RIVER SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	512	17.1:1	8.4
PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY	0.6 mi	362	13.9:1	4.9
INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION	0.6 mi	479	13.3:1	8.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES	0.6 mi	1,667	15.9:1	8.3
PS 226	0.6 mi	282	5.1:1	4.0
MANHATTAN COMPREHENSIVE NIGHT AND DAY HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	629	13.7:1	4.8
SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	727	11.7:1	6.8
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP SCHOOL (THE)	0.7 mi	319	12.8:1	6.7
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	695	9.9:1	7.1
BARUCH COLLEGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	472	13.5:1	8.6
PS 34 FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT	0.7 mi	217	7.8:1	2.6
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)	0.8 mi	473	9.9:1	6.5
GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	511	12.5:1	8.0
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT UNION SQUARE	0.8 mi	359	12.8:1	7.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE AND DIPLOMACY (THE)	0.8 mi	120	5.7:1	7.1

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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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 246

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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)

White 60.2%

Asian 15.0%

Two or More 13.8%

Hispanic 4.5%

Black 4.1%

Pacific Islander 1.6%

Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

20 WATERSIDE PLZ LBBY 1, New York, NY 10010

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering British International School of Ny may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE CHURCHILL SCHOOL & CENTER (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FRIENDS SEMINARY (rated 6.7/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE CHURCHILL SCHOOL & CENTER New York	0.4 mi	398	8.3
RIVER SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	512	8.4
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH New York	0.4 mi	958	7.9
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	174	8.0
47 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LOWER SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	177	8.1
PS 40 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS New York	0.5 mi	537	8.1
MS 255 SALK SCHOOL OF SCIENCE New York	0.5 mi	369	8.3
PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY New York	0.6 mi	362	4.9
LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	102	8.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES New York	0.6 mi	1,667	8.3
INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION New York	0.6 mi	479	8.7
PS 226 New York	0.6 mi	282	4.0
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.7 mi	319	6.7
PS 34 FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT New York	0.7 mi	217	2.6
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	112	7.2
HUNTERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Island City	0.6 mi	415	6.4
MANHATTAN COMPREHENSIVE NIGHT AND DAY HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	629	4.8
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	695	7.1
FRIENDS SEMINARY New York	0.7 mi	791	6.7
UNITY CENTER FOR URBAN TECHNOLOGIES New York	0.8 mi	266	8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$156,127

Median Home Value

$1,037,900

Median Rent

$3,113/mo

Population

31,905

College Educated

80.5%

Homeownership

27.5%

Avg Commute

28.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about British International School of Ny

What grades does British International School of Ny serve?

British International School of Ny serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend British International School of Ny?

British International School of Ny has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at British International School of Ny?

The student-teacher ratio at British International School of Ny is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does British International School of Ny rank in NY?

British International School of Ny ranks #41 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is British International School of Ny's MySchoolScout rating?

British International School of Ny has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is British International School of Ny a private school?

Yes, British International School of Ny 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 British International School of Ny a religious school?

No, British International School of Ny is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 87 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 86 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 246
Gender Split: 56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Teachers (FTE): 49
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 481-2700

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