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#78 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 8% of private schools

Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile

School

12 E 79TH ST, New York, NY 10075

Private

Enrollment

60

Student-Teacher

5.5:1

Score

7.9

Grades

UG – UG

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#78 of 992

In New York

#24 of 118

public schools

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Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile

7.9/10

School in New York · grades UG – UG. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile

Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile is a private school in New York, NY. Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.7 pts above NY schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 60 students, Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile 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 5.5:1 students to teachers, Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile 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 Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile compares to 347 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
This School
vs
11.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
60
This School
vs
436
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 58.3% vs 0%
Black 16.7% vs 0%
Asian 16.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.3% vs 0%
Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile (this school) 7.9
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE 7.8
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER 8.5
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY 3.8
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL 7.8
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL 8.7
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 8.8
PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR 7.2
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL 8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL 7.8
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL 6.0
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL 6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 4.1
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL 7.6
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 8.5
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON 7.8
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION 7.9
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.1
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 8.8
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE) 8.4
ANDERSON SCHOOL (THE) 8.0

Showing 20 of 347 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 8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,600
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 60%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Enrollment 60
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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 58.3%
Black 16.7%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic 8.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12 E 79TH ST, New York, NY 10075

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile may also want to explore other schools in the area. RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10), with a comparable rating. Another option is THE HEWITT SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SPENCE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi
School Distance Rating
RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL New York 0.0 mi 7.6
RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL New York 0.1 mi 7.9
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE New York 0.2 mi 7.8
THE HEWITT SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 7.6
THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 8.2
MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NY New York 0.3 mi 6.4
TEMPLE ISRAEL New York 0.3 mi 4.7
ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 4.4
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.2
ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 5.9
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER New York 0.4 mi 8.5
THE BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 6.4
MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS New York 0.5 mi 6.9
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York 0.5 mi 3.8
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK New York 0.6 mi
RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 7.2
THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi
SPENCE SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 7.3
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York 0.6 mi 6.1
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10075 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$146,556

Median Home Value

$1,097,800

Median Rent

$2,390/mo

Population

23,865

College Educated

84.8%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

30.4 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

43.6

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KESWELL SCHOOL New York, NY 7.8
PHYLLIS L SUSSER SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN I Flushing, NY 8.1
NORTH COUNTRY SCHOOL Lake Placid, NY 7.7
SCO FAMILY SERVICES - TYREE LEARNING CENTER Sea Cliff, NY 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile

What grades does Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile serve?

Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile?

Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile?

The student-teacher ratio at Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile rank in NY?

Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile ranks #78 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile's MySchoolScout rating?

Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile a private school?

Yes, Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile 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 Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile a religious school?

No, Guidepost Montessori at Museum Mile is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
82 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
60
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
200 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County

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