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Friends Seminary

School

222 E 16TH ST, New York, NY 10003

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

791

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

791

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#349 of 992

In New York

#75 of 118

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About Friends Seminary

Friends Seminary is a private school in New York, NY. Friends Seminary serves approximately 791 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends Seminary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.5 pts above NY schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 7:1 students to teachers, Friends Seminary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Friends Seminary 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 Friends Seminary compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

791

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65% vs 0%

Asian 9.7% vs 0%

Black 6.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%

Friends Seminary New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Friends Seminary (this school)	—	791	7:1	6.7
MANHATTAN COMPREHENSIVE NIGHT AND DAY HIGH SCHOOL	0.1 mi	629	13.7:1	4.8
GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	511	12.5:1	8.0
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT UNION SQUARE	0.2 mi	359	12.8:1	7.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE AND DIPLOMACY (THE)	0.2 mi	120	5.7:1	7.1
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE	0.2 mi	1,006	—:1	7.1
UNION SQUARE ACADEMY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES	0.2 mi	482	13.8:1	6.9
ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	0.2 mi	416	9.9:1	6.6
INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION	0.2 mi	479	13.3:1	8.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES	0.2 mi	1,667	15.9:1	8.3
PS 226	0.2 mi	282	5.1:1	4.0
MS 255 SALK SCHOOL OF SCIENCE	0.2 mi	369	14.8:1	8.3
PS 40 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS	0.2 mi	537	14.5:1	8.1
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH	0.3 mi	958	14.5:1	7.9
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)	0.3 mi	473	9.9:1	6.5
SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL	0.4 mi	727	11.7:1	6.8
47 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LOWER SCHOOL (THE)	0.4 mi	177	5.9:1	8.1
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.4 mi	174	6.4:1	8.0
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.4 mi	695	9.9:1	7.1
BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE	0.4 mi	116	11.6:1	9.0
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE)	0.4 mi	839	13.8:1	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- 7.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,176

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 54%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Enrollment 791

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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 65.0%

Two or More 15.5%

Asian 9.7%

Black 6.2%

Hispanic 3.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

222 E 16TH ST, New York, NY 10003

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Friends Seminary may also want to explore other schools in the area. LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 226 (rated 4.0/10, 0.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MANHATTAN COMPREHENSIVE NIGHT AND DAY HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	629	4.8
GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	511	8.0
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE AND DIPLOMACY (THE) New York	0.2 mi	120	7.1
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT UNION SQUARE New York	0.2 mi	359	7.7
UNION SQUARE ACADEMY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES New York	0.2 mi	482	6.9
ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING New York	0.2 mi	416	6.6
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE New York	0.2 mi	1,006	7.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES New York	0.2 mi	1,667	8.3
INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION New York	0.2 mi	479	8.7
PS 226 New York	0.2 mi	282	4.0
LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	102	8.1
PS 40 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS New York	0.2 mi	537	8.1
MS 255 SALK SCHOOL OF SCIENCE New York	0.2 mi	369	8.3
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.3 mi	473	6.5
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	112	7.2
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH New York	0.3 mi	958	7.9
SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	727	6.8
ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK - THE ECOLE New York	0.4 mi	215	7.4
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	695	7.1
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	174	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$153,750

Median Home Value

$1,137,000

Median Rent

$2,772/mo

Population

53,825

College Educated

82.2%

Homeownership

34.7%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

31.7

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
BELLEVILLE HENDERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL Adams, NY	503	6.7
HEBREW ACADEMY OF FIVE TOWNS & ROCKAWAY Lawrence, NY	1,058	6.7
GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL Lackawanna, NY	858	6.8
SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL Syracuse, NY	992	6.8
RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Rye, NY	922	6.6
BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx, NY	750	6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Friends Seminary

What grades does Friends Seminary serve?

Friends Seminary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Friends Seminary?

Friends Seminary has an enrollment of approximately 791 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends Seminary?

The student-teacher ratio at Friends Seminary is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Friends Seminary rank in NY?

Friends Seminary ranks #349 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Friends Seminary's MySchoolScout rating?

Friends Seminary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Friends Seminary a private school?

Yes, Friends Seminary is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Friends Seminary a religious school?

Friends Seminary has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

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Bike Score: 96 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 791
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Teachers (FTE): 113
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Friends (Quaker)
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 979-5030

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