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#453 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 46% of private schools
Gan Aliya
Elementary School
131 W 86TH ST, New York, NY 10024
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#453 of 992
In New York
#88 of 118
public schools
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About Gan Aliya
Gan Aliya is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Gan Aliya serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Gan Aliya has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Gan Aliya is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Gan Aliya sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Gan Aliya 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
BetaHow Gan Aliya compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gan Aliya (this school) | 6.4 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST | 7.5 |
| PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) | 8.7 |
| PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON | 7.8 |
| MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL | 7.6 |
| PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER | 8.2 |
| PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL | 4.0 |
| LAFAYETTE ACADEMY | 8.2 |
| PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN | 7.6 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 | 5.5 |
| 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 75 EMILY DICKINSON | 7.3 |
| PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH | 7.5 |
| PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS | 7.9 |
| WEST PREP ACADEMY | 6.6 |
| PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE) | 5.4 |
| PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE | 7.8 |
| SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL | 8.0 |
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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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
131 W 86TH ST, New York, NY 10024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gan Aliya may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE SMITH SCHOOL New York | 0.0 mi | 6.6 |
| MANHATTAN COUNTRY SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 4.7 |
| INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS New York | 0.1 mi | 6.8 |
| GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) New York | 0.1 mi | 7.7 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE) New York | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 7.3 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST New York | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) New York | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON New York | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| BEIT RABBAN DAY SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| 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 |
| BAIS YAAKOV BNOS ALIYA New York | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| DWIGHT SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER New York | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gan Aliya
What grades does Gan Aliya serve?
Gan Aliya serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gan Aliya?
Gan Aliya has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gan Aliya?
The student-teacher ratio at Gan Aliya is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gan Aliya rank in NY?
Gan Aliya ranks #453 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Gan Aliya's MySchoolScout rating?
Gan Aliya has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gan Aliya a private school?
Yes, Gan Aliya is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gan Aliya a religious school?
Gan Aliya has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 14% M / 86% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (646) 844-7199
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