Very Good

#86 of 991 private schools in NY

Top 9% of private schools

Collegiate School

School

301 FREEDOM PL S, New York, NY 10069

Last updated: May 2026

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more

Enrollment

662

Student-Teacher

5.1:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

662

Student-Teacher

5.1:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Updated
2021-22

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

In New York

#29 of 118

public schools

New York schools

#36 of 277

About Collegiate School

Collegiate School is a public school located in the heart of New York City, offering education from kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of 662 students and a student-teacher ratio of 5.1:1, Collegiate School provides a personalized learning environment supported by its team of 129 full-time equivalent teachers. While specific test score data is not available, the school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 suggests there is room for academic growth and development.

The state ranking at #194 out of 991 schools in New York indicates that Collegiate School has opportunities to improve its performance. Collegiate School is situated in a bustling urban setting, offering students a vibrant city experience with access to numerous cultural and educational resources right outside the school gates.

What Parents Should Know

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.1:1, Collegiate School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

As a private school, Collegiate School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Financial Overview

Source: IRS Form 990 (2023 filing)

Per-Pupil Spending: Total expenses ÷ enrollment; $80,574
Per-Pupil Revenue: Total revenue ÷ enrollment; $99,356
Financial Health: Revenue-to-expense ratio (>1.0 = surplus); 1.23x — Strong
Tuition Dependency: Share of revenue from program services (tuition, fees); 64%
Total Assets: End-of-year total assets from IRS filing; $350.9M

Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Per-pupil figures based on current enrollment of 662 students. Not all private schools file Form 990.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Collegiate School compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.1:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

662

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.8

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 49.2% vs 0%

Asian 18% vs 0%

Black 7.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%

Collegiate School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Collegiate School (this school)	—	662	5.1:1	7.8
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FOR MAKERS AND ARTISTS (THE)	0.1 mi	547	12.4:1	6.9
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.1 mi	717	12.2:1	8.6
PS 452	0.2 mi	387	16.1:1	6.4
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	2,141	14.4:1	7.7
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY	0.3 mi	416	9.9:1	7.9
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES	0.3 mi	309	8.8:1	7.9
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	439	15.1:1	7.0
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE	0.3 mi	449	12.8:1	6.9
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE)	0.3 mi	93	6.6:1	6.7
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL	0.4 mi	299	10.7:1	8.3
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.4 mi	265	11:1	5.4
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS	0.4 mi	600	14.3:1	7.2
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	0.4 mi	1,053	14:1	7.6
PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS	0.5 mi	395	11.3:1	8.9
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.5 mi	168	9.3:1	5.1
HIGH SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT	0.6 mi	211	10:1	7.0
FOOD AND FINANCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	455	11.4:1	6.5
FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE)	0.6 mi	256	8.8:1	6.0
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION	0.6 mi	226	9:1	6.8
MANHATTAN BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	448	13.2:1	6.2

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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

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 8.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,204

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.2 / 10

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Enrollment 662

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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 49.2%

Two or More 22.4%

Asian 18.0%

Black 7.1%

Hispanic 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

301 FREEDOM PL S, New York, NY 10069

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Collegiate School may also want to explore other schools in the area. SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FOR MAKERS AND ARTISTS (THE) New York	0.1 mi	547	6.9
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	910	5.7
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	717	8.6
PS 452 New York	0.2 mi	387	6.4
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	2,141	7.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE New York	0.3 mi	449	6.9
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY New York	0.3 mi	416	7.9
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	439	7.0
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES New York	0.3 mi	309	7.9
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE) New York	0.3 mi	93	6.7
PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	110	7.6
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	265	5.4
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES New York	0.4 mi	1,053	7.6
THE SPEYER LEGACY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	314	7.3
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS New York	0.4 mi	600	7.2
HUDSONWAY IMMERSION SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	57	7.9
MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY New York	0.4 mi	118	7.1
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	299	8.3
PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS New York	0.5 mi	395	8.9
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	168	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10069 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$226,151

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

6,669

College Educated

91%

Homeownership

29.2%

Poverty Rate

26.6%

Median Age

39.3

Community Profile

The community surrounding Collegiate School has a median household income of $226,151. It is a well-educated community where 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $2,000,001, with a median rent of $3,501/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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PARSONS MEMORIAL SCHOOL Harrison, NY	492	7.8
PS 233 Forest Hills, NY	523	7.8
PS 256 Syosset, NY	538	7.8
BROOKLYN FRIENDS SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	578	7.7
FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Mamaroneck, NY	656	7.6
GRACE CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY	749	8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Collegiate School

What grades does Collegiate School serve?

Collegiate School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Collegiate School?

Collegiate School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Collegiate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Collegiate School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Collegiate School rank in NY?

Collegiate School is ranked #86 out of 991 private schools in NY.

What is Collegiate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Collegiate School has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Collegiate School a private school?

Yes, Collegiate School is a private all-boys 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 Collegiate School a religious school?

No, Collegiate School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 87 Very Bikeable
City Safety: High (3,049/100K)

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (New York). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 662
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 129
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large City
County: NEW YORK
Phone: (212) 812-8521
Data Year: 2022–2023

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Collegiate School

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About Collegiate School

What Parents Should Know

Financial Overview

Compare to Public Schools

Student Demographics

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What This Rating Measures

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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Location

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