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#90 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 9% of private schools

Keswell School

School

331 W 25TH ST, New York, NY 10001

Private

Enrollment

43

Student-Teacher

0.8:1

Score

7.8

Grades

UG – UG

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#90 of 992

In New York

#30 of 118

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Keswell School

7.8/10

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

Current school2024 Review details

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About Keswell School

Keswell School is a private school in New York, NY. Keswell School serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 0.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Keswell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.6 pts above NY schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 43 students, Keswell School 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 0.8:1 students to teachers, Keswell School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Keswell 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 Keswell School compares to 347 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
0.8:1
This School
vs
11.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
43
This School
vs
436
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.4% vs 0%
Black 14% vs 0%
Hispanic 11.6% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
Keswell School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Keswell School (this school) 7.8
PS 33 CHELSEA PREP 7.6
HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE) 7.7
PS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) 7.8
HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES 7.6
HUMANITIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY 7.4
MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY 7.3
JAMES BALDWIN SCHOOL-A SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LRNING 6.9
LANDMARK HIGH SCHOOL 6.4
QUEST TO LEARN 5.1
NYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES 8.9
NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL 8.8
NYC LAB HIGH SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES 8.5
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY FOR NEWCOMERS 5.6
SATELLITE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 6.3
MANHATTAN VILLAGE ACADEMY 8.1
SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.5
BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE 9.0
BARUCH COLLEGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL 8.6
HARVEST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL 5.5
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HUDSON YARDS 7.8

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+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 0.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,696
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Enrollment 43
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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 67.4%
Black 14.0%
Hispanic 11.6%
Asian 2.3%
Pacific Islander 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

331 W 25TH ST, New York, NY 10001

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Keswell School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE LORGE SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, AVENUES THE WORLD SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 33 CHELSEA PREP New York 0.1 mi 7.6
HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE) New York 0.2 mi 7.7
PS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) New York 0.2 mi 7.8
THE ATLAS SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi —
AVENUES THE WORLD SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.7
LANDMARK HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.4
HUMANITIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY New York 0.3 mi 7.4
JAMES BALDWIN SCHOOL-A SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LRNING New York 0.3 mi 6.9
MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY New York 0.3 mi 7.3
QUEST TO LEARN New York 0.3 mi 5.1
HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES New York 0.3 mi 7.6
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY FOR NEWCOMERS New York 0.4 mi 5.6
NYC LAB HIGH SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES New York 0.4 mi 8.5
NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 8.8
NYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES New York 0.4 mi 8.9
THE LORGE SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 6.8
GUARDIAN ANGEL SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 5.9
CORLEARS SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 7.0
SATELLITE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 6.3
MANHATTAN VILLAGE ACADEMY New York 0.5 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$123,393

Median Home Value

$793,000

Median Rent

$3,024/mo

Population

29,079

College Educated

71.5%

Homeownership

23.6%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Median Age

35

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FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL Fishers Island, NY 7.8
CHILDREN'S ACADEMY New York, NY 7.9
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE New York, NY 7.9
SCO FAMILY SERVICES - TYREE LEARNING CENTER Sea Cliff, NY 7.5
LATHAM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Latham, NY 7.4
NEWCOMB CENTRAL SCHOOL Newcomb, NY 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Keswell School

What grades does Keswell School serve?

Keswell School serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Keswell School?

Keswell School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keswell School?

The student-teacher ratio at Keswell School is 0.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Keswell School rank in NY?

Keswell School ranks #90 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Keswell School's MySchoolScout rating?

Keswell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Keswell School a private school?

Yes, Keswell 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 Keswell School a religious school?

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

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Walk Score
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100 Rider’s Paradise
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
43
Gender Split
81% M / 19% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
0.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
212 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Phone
(631) 291-2904

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