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#164 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 16% of private schools

Dwight School

School

291 CENTRAL PARK W, New York, NY 10024

Private

Enrollment

742

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#164 of 992

In New York

#42 of 118

public schools

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Dwight School

7.4/10

School in New York · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

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About Dwight School

Dwight School is a private school in New York, NY. Dwight School serves approximately 742 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Dwight School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.2 pts above NY schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

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

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
This School
vs
11.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
742
This School
vs
438
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62.1% vs 0%
Asian 8.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.5% vs 0%
Black 5% vs 0%
Dwight School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Dwight School (this school) 7.4
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER 8.2
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) 8.7
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY 8.2
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN 7.6
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 5.5
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) 7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE) 7.5
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST 7.5
FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL 7.3
INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS 6.8
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON 7.8
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL 7.6
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH 7.5
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL 4.0
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON 7.3
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN 7.5
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.1
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE) 8.4
ANDERSON SCHOOL (THE) 8.0
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE 7.8

Showing 20 of 345 schools. View all schools in New York

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,200.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 57%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 742
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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 62.1%
Two or More 15.5%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic 8.5%
Black 5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

291 CENTRAL PARK W, New York, NY 10024

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Dwight 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 slightly higher. Another option is MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, COLUMBIA GRAMMAR & PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.3 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER New York 0.1 mi 8.2
BEIT RABBAN DAY SCHOOL New York 0.1 mi 6.9
COLUMBIA GRAMMAR & PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 6.5
MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York 0.2 mi 7.7
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 7.8
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) New York 0.3 mi 8.7
THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York 0.3 mi 7.9
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY New York 0.3 mi 8.2
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 New York 0.3 mi 5.5
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN New York 0.3 mi 7.6
THE SMITH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.6
GAN ALIYA New York 0.3 mi 6.4
THE STUDIO SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 6.2
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 7.6
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON New York 0.3 mi 7.8
INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS New York 0.3 mi 6.8
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) New York 0.3 mi 7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE) New York 0.3 mi 7.5
FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 7.3
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST New York 0.3 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$182,614

Median Home Value

$1,746,400

Median Rent

$2,965/mo

Population

62,576

College Educated

84.2%

Homeownership

38.7%

Avg Commute

31.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Median Age

44.8

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
CALHOUN SCHOOL New York, NY 7.4
GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL Belmont, NY 7.3
NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York, NY 7.3
SPENCE SCHOOL New York, NY 7.3
FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Mamaroneck, NY 7.6
THE HARLEY SCHOOL Rochester, NY 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dwight School

What grades does Dwight School serve?

Dwight School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Dwight School?

Dwight School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dwight 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 Dwight School rank in NY?

Dwight School ranks #164 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Dwight School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dwight School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dwight School a private school?

Yes, Dwight 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 Dwight School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
84 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
742
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
128
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Phone
(212) 724-6360

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