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#195 of 992 private schools in NY

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Elisabeth Irwin High School

High School

40 CHARLTON ST, New York, NY 10014

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

261

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

261

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#195 of 992

In New York

#49 of 118

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About Elisabeth Irwin High School

Elisabeth Irwin High School is a private high school in New York, NY. Elisabeth Irwin High School serves approximately 261 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Elisabeth Irwin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.3 pts above NY schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Elisabeth Irwin High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Elisabeth Irwin High 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 Elisabeth Irwin High School compares to 148 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.2:1

This School

11.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

261

This School

521

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60.9% vs 0%

Black 6.9% vs 0%

Asian 6.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 5% vs 0%

Elisabeth Irwin High School New York Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Elisabeth Irwin High School (this school)	—	261	6.2:1	7.3
HIGH SCHOOL 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL	0.2 mi	447	9.1:1	7.0
PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	0.2 mi	176	4.3:1	3.8
NYC ISCHOOL	0.2 mi	447	12.4:1	8.0
CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	379	9.5:1	7.8
BROOME STREET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	354	10.1:1	6.6
HARVEY MILK HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	75	5:1	7.6
HARVEST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	401	9.1:1	5.5
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	3,257	20.7:1	8.2
FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY	0.8 mi	157	8.7:1	6.0
CASCADES HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	133	11.1:1	5.4
MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT	0.9 mi	212	6.1:1	3.8
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	839	13.8:1	8.5
EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL	0.9 mi	303	12.1:1	6.9
PACE HIGH SCHOOL	0.9 mi	534	8.8:1	6.5
HIGH SCHOOL FOR DUAL LANGUAGE AND ASIAN STUDIES	1.0 mi	369	14.8:1	8.8
ESSEX STREET ACADEMY	1.0 mi	356	10.5:1	8.2
URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY OF GOVERNMENT AND LAW	1.0 mi	246	9.5:1	7.8
LOWER MANHATTAN ARTS ACADEMY	1.0 mi	303	10.4:1	7.0
NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL	1.0 mi	449	9:1	6.5
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY FOR NEWCOMERS	1.1 mi	455	14.7:1	5.6

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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- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 57%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 261

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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 60.9%

Two or More 20.7%

Black 6.9%

Asian 6.5%

Hispanic 5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

40 CHARLTON ST, New York, NY 10014

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Elisabeth Irwin High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is NYC ISCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	379	7.8
NYC ISCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	447	8.0
HIGH SCHOOL 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	447	7.0
PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER New York	0.2 mi	176	3.8
BROOME STREET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	354	6.6
MS 297 New York	0.3 mi	322	5.6
PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	544	7.8
ST LUKES SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	325	7.8
ACADEMY OF ST JOSEPH New York	0.4 mi	79	7.2
VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	314	7.4
PORTFOLIO SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	40	6.0
PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE New York	0.7 mi	476	7.5
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO New York	0.7 mi	575	8.1
HARVEST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	401	5.5
HARVEY MILK HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	75	7.6
GERMAN SCHOOL MANHATTAN New York	0.8 mi	34	6.6
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	489	8.2
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.8 mi	3,257	8.2
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL New York	0.9 mi	363	6.1
PATHWAYS CHILDRENS SERVICES New York	0.7 mi	11	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10014 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$167,254

Median Home Value

$1,294,200

Median Rent

$2,998/mo

Population

29,772

College Educated

84.9%

Homeownership

28.6%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

39.4

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BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Berne, NY	328	7.3
BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & THEATER Brooklyn, NY	210	7.3
CINCINNATUS HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnatus, NY	162	7.3
DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL Dryden, NY	345	7.3
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VII HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	249	7.3
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE) New York, NY	325	7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Elisabeth Irwin High School

What grades does Elisabeth Irwin High School serve?

Elisabeth Irwin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elisabeth Irwin High School?

Elisabeth Irwin High School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elisabeth Irwin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elisabeth Irwin High School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Elisabeth Irwin High School rank in NY?

Elisabeth Irwin High School ranks #195 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Elisabeth Irwin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elisabeth Irwin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Elisabeth Irwin High School a private school?

Yes, Elisabeth Irwin High 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 Elisabeth Irwin High School a religious school?

No, Elisabeth Irwin High School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 261
Gender Split: 66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 42
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 477-5316

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