Very Good

#77 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 8% of private schools

Children's Academy

School

317 E 50TH ST, New York, NY 10022

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

2:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

2:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#77 of 992

In New York

#23 of 118

public schools

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About Children's Academy

Children's Academy is a private school in New York, NY. Children's Academy serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 2:1 student-teacher ratio. Children's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.7 pts above NY schools

7.9

This school 7.9 · Very Good
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 59 students, Children's Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 2:1 students to teachers, Children's Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Children's Academy 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 Children's Academy compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.9

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 47.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.9% vs 0%

Asian 15.3% vs 0%

Black 8.5% vs 0%

Children's Academy New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Children's Academy (this school)	—	59	2:1	7.9
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	1,485	15.3:1	7.8
PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL	0.3 mi	515	16.6:1	7.2
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267	0.7 mi	362	15.1:1	8.6
RIVER SCHOOL (THE)	0.8 mi	512	17.1:1	8.4
PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON	0.8 mi	534	16.2:1	8.6
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	446	12.7:1	8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	327	10.9:1	7.8
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	406	12.7:1	6.0
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	128	9.8:1	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	376	17.1:1	4.1
JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS HIGH SCHOOL	0.9 mi	292	11.7:1	6.8
PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY	0.9 mi	362	13.9:1	4.9
REPERTORY COMPANY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEATRE ARTS	0.9 mi	215	9.8:1	7.7
UNITY CENTER FOR URBAN TECHNOLOGIES	0.9 mi	266	14:1	8.5
MURRAY HILL ACADEMY	0.9 mi	239	10.9:1	7.7
MANHATTAN ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND LANGUAGES	0.9 mi	313	12.5:1	6.5
PS 35	1.2 mi	230	4.7:1	5.9
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL	1.2 mi	515	15.1:1	6.1
PS 212 MIDTOWN WEST	1.2 mi	310	15.5:1	5.2
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER	1.3 mi	1,007	13.2:1	8.5

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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 2:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,200

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Enrollment 59

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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 47.5%

Hispanic 16.9%

Asian 15.3%

Two or More 11.9%

Black 8.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

317 E 50TH ST, New York, NY 10022

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Children's Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. LYCEUM KENNEDY JAPANESE SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is THE BROWNING SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LYCEUM KENNEDY FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE FAMILY SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	30	6.0
THE BEEKMAN SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	57	7.0
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NY New York	0.2 mi	24	—
CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	489	5.5
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	1,485	7.8
PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL New York	0.3 mi	515	7.2
LYCEUM KENNEDY FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	153	6.8
LYCEUM KENNEDY JAPANESE SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	160	8.4
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267 New York	0.7 mi	362	8.6
THE BROWNING SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	460	8.1
ST VINCENT FERRER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	373	6.3
RIVER SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.8 mi	512	8.4
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	446	8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	327	7.8
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	406	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	376	4.1
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	128	6.0
RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY SCHOOL New York	0.9 mi	125	7.2
PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON New York	0.8 mi	534	8.6
PS/IS 78 Long Island City	0.9 mi	759	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$171,038

Median Home Value

$1,116,700

Median Rent

$2,928/mo

Population

34,340

College Educated

83.6%

Homeownership

48.4%

Avg Commute

26.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

47.1

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PHYLLIS L SUSSER SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN I Flushing, NY	80	8.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Children's Academy

What grades does Children's Academy serve?

Children's Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Children's Academy?

Children's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Children's Academy is 2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Children's Academy rank in NY?

Children's Academy ranks #77 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Children's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Children's Academy 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 Children's Academy a private school?

Yes, Children's Academy 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 Children's Academy a religious school?

No, Children's Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 100 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 59
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Teachers (FTE): 30
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 200 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (646) 823-9910

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