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#415 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 42% of private schools

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

School

5 W 93RD ST, New York, NY 10025

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,138

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,138

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#415 of 992

In New York

#82 of 118

public schools

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About Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is a private school in New York, NY. Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School serves approximately 1,138 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 5.8:1 students to teachers, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School 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 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.8:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,138

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68.8% vs 0%

Asian 12% vs 0%

Black 5.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.8% vs 0%

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (this school)	—	1,138	5.8:1	6.5
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER	0.1 mi	670	16:1	8.2
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY	0.2 mi	194	7.2:1	8.2
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	0.2 mi	473	8.4:1	7.6
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258	0.2 mi	138	8.1:1	5.5
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)	0.3 mi	600	16.2:1	8.7
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH	0.3 mi	524	13.1:1	7.5
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE)	0.5 mi	393	11.9:1	7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE)	0.5 mi	316	9.6:1	7.5
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST	0.5 mi	1,001	—:1	7.5
FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	426	13.7:1	7.3
INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS	0.5 mi	122	9.4:1	6.8
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON	0.5 mi	480	6.6:1	7.3
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON	0.5 mi	497	14.6:1	7.8
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	251	13.9:1	7.6
WEST PREP ACADEMY	0.6 mi	167	6.4:1	6.6
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE)	0.6 mi	487	15.2:1	5.4
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL	0.7 mi	513	5:1	4.0
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON	0.7 mi	710	13.9:1	8.5
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY	0.8 mi	774	18:1	8.3
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN	0.8 mi	726	16.1:1	7.5

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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 8.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,134

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 50%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.9 / 10

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Enrollment 1,138

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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 68.8%

Asian 12.0%

Two or More 10.2%

Black 5.2%

Hispanic 3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5 W 93RD ST, New York, NY 10025

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DWIGHT SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER New York	0.1 mi	670	8.2
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	43	7.8
DWIGHT SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	742	7.4
THE STUDIO SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	66	6.2
MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York	0.2 mi	103	7.7
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI COLUMBUS SQUARE New York	0.2 mi	5	—
BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN New York	0.3 mi	134	9.1
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY New York	0.2 mi	194	8.2
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 New York	0.2 mi	138	5.5
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN New York	0.2 mi	473	7.6
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH New York	0.3 mi	524	7.5
SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.3 mi	105	7.5
BEIT RABBAN DAY SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	95	6.9
THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.3 mi	232	7.9
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) New York	0.3 mi	600	8.7
THE SMITH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	33	6.6
GAN ALIYA New York	0.4 mi	42	6.4
INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS New York	0.5 mi	122	6.8
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) New York	0.5 mi	393	7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE) New York	0.5 mi	316	7.5

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

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

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ACHIEVEMENT FIRST CROWN HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	1,370	6.5
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo, NY	904	6.4
MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NY New York, NY	713	6.4
RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Rye, NY	922	6.6
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1 New York, NY	1,553	6.4
THE BREARLEY SCHOOL New York, NY	768	6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

What grades does Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School serve?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School rank in NY?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ranks #415 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School 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 Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School a religious school?

No, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School 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: 83 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 1,138
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 196
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 162 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 749-6200

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