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#396 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 40% of private schools

German School Manhattan

Elementary School

74 WARREN ST FRNT A, New York, NY 10007

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

4.1:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

4.1:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#396 of 992

In New York

#80 of 118

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About German School Manhattan

German School Manhattan is a private elementary school in New York, NY. German School Manhattan serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. German School Manhattan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.7 pts above NY schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 34 students, German School Manhattan 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 4.1:1 students to teachers, German School Manhattan sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

German School Manhattan 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 German School Manhattan compares to 177 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.1:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

446

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.8% vs 0%

Asian 2.9% vs 0%

German School Manhattan New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
German School Manhattan (this school)	—	34	4.1:1	6.6
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL	0.1 mi	489	12.9:1	8.2
PS 89	0.2 mi	330	13.2:1	8.6
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL	0.4 mi	450	11.8:1	9.1
PS 150	0.6 mi	242	18.6:1	7.8
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE)	0.6 mi	351	13.5:1	9.0
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO	0.6 mi	575	13.7:1	8.1
PS 1 ALFRED E SMITH	0.7 mi	217	11.4:1	5.7
BATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	803	13.2:1	8.6
PS 94	0.7 mi	456	4.8:1	3.8
PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS	0.7 mi	566	11.8:1	8.5
PS 124 YUNG WING	0.8 mi	500	13.5:1	9.2
PS 2 MEYER LONDON	1.0 mi	277	7.3:1	7.5
PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN	1.0 mi	457	10.9:1	8.1
PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL	1.2 mi	544	12.7:1	7.8
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II	1.2 mi	66	8.2:1	7.3
PS 20 ANNA SILVER	1.3 mi	379	12.6:1	5.5
PS 184 SHUANG WEN	1.3 mi	734	16:1	6.9
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL	1.4 mi	182	10.7:1	4.8
PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO	1.4 mi	373	11.7:1	4.2
STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE)	1.4 mi	207	7.7:1	5.2

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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+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,154.4

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 43%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C- 2.0 / 10

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Enrollment 34

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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 73.5%

Two or More 14.7%

Hispanic 8.8%

Asian 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

74 WARREN ST FRNT A, New York, NY 10007

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering German School Manhattan may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 89 (rated 8.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	489	8.2
PORTFOLIO SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	40	6.0
PS 89 New York	0.2 mi	330	8.6
IS 289 New York	0.2 mi	258	8.4
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	3,257	8.2
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	450	9.1
HIGH SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE New York	0.4 mi	671	7.2
LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	262	7.4
THE TITUS SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	85	7.9
QUAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Manhattan	0.6 mi	218	8.7
PINE STREET SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	140	8.1
PS 150 New York	0.6 mi	242	7.8
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (THE) New York	0.5 mi	285	6.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY MAKER ACADEMY New York	0.5 mi	517	5.3
MANHATTAN EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR ADVERTISING New York	0.5 mi	375	5.7
MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS New York	0.5 mi	130	6.4
LEMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	1,902	5.4
BROOME STREET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	354	6.6
THE LANG SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	49	7.1
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.6 mi	351	9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$250,001

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

7,802

College Educated

86.4%

Homeownership

35%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Median Age

33.8

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CHILDREN'S UNIT FOR TREATMENT & EVALUATION Binghamton, NY	38	6.6
HAWK MEADOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY	30	6.6
EBENEZER PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	38	6.5
GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY Brooklyn, NY	39	6.7
FLATBUSH SDA SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	40	6.4
GAN ALIYA New York, NY	42	6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about German School Manhattan

What grades does German School Manhattan serve?

German School Manhattan serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend German School Manhattan?

German School Manhattan has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at German School Manhattan?

The student-teacher ratio at German School Manhattan is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does German School Manhattan rank in NY?

German School Manhattan ranks #396 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is German School Manhattan's MySchoolScout rating?

German School Manhattan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is German School Manhattan a private school?

Yes, German School Manhattan 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 German School Manhattan a religious school?

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

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment: 34
Gender Split: 71% M / 29% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.8 hours
Days Per Year: 148 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (646) 869-1152

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