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#882 of 992 private schools in NY

La Scuola D'italia

School

12 E 96TH ST, New York, NY 10128

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

110

Student-Teacher

28.2:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

110

Student-Teacher

28.2:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#882 of 992

In New York

#115 of 118

public schools

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About La Scuola D'italia

La Scuola D'italia is a private school in New York, NY. La Scuola D'italia serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. La Scuola D'italia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.2 pts below NY schools

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This school 5.0 · Average
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 110 students, La Scuola D'italia 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.

La Scuola D'italia runs 28.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

La Scuola D'italia 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 La Scuola D'italia compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

28.2:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

110

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.0

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.6% vs 0%

Black 1.8% vs 0%

La Scuola D'italia New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
La Scuola D'italia (this school)	—	110	28.2:1	5.0
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS	0.3 mi	515	14.3:1	8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL	0.3 mi	368	19.4:1	8.2
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY	0.4 mi	774	18:1	8.3
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY	0.4 mi	354	4.5:1	3.8
LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE)	0.5 mi	482	11:1	3.2
HERITAGE SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	256	10.7:1	7.6
PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE	0.5 mi	223	13.9:1	2.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)	0.6 mi	325	10.5:1	7.3
CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	489	12.2:1	9.5
CENTRAL PARK EAST I	0.6 mi	156	14.2:1	6.6
EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II	0.6 mi	400	11.4:1	6.1
JUDITH S KAYE SCHOOL (THE)	0.6 mi	165	10.3:1	7.3
DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM	0.6 mi	992	24.8:1	5.1
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION	0.6 mi	389	13.4:1	7.9
PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	384	9.8:1	8.5
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.6 mi	427	13.3:1	8.8
AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM	0.6 mi	312	14.2:1	4.3
PS 108 ASSEMBLYMAN ANGELO DEL TORO EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX	0.7 mi	364	10.1:1	2.8
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 3	0.7 mi	656	—:1	8.2
INNOVATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	409	15.7:1	6.6

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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

D 1.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 28.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,440

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 12%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 110

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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 93.6%

Two or More 4.5%

Black 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12 E 96TH ST, New York, NY 10128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering La Scuola D'italia may also want to explore other schools in the area. LASCUOLA DITALIA (rated 8.2/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SPENCE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LASCUOLA DITALIA New York	0.0 mi	111	8.2
NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	674	7.3
DALTON SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	1,221	7.0
SPENCE SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	769	7.3
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York	0.3 mi	49	6.1
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK New York	0.3 mi	16	—
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS New York	0.3 mi	515	8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	368	8.2
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY New York	0.4 mi	774	8.3
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York	0.4 mi	354	3.8
WINDWARD SCHOOL THE - NYC New York	0.4 mi	340	6.7
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	138	7.8
REECE SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	110	9.0
LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE) New York	0.5 mi	482	3.2
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	535	6.2
CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	489	9.5
CENTRAL PARK EAST I New York	0.6 mi	156	6.6
EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II New York	0.6 mi	400	6.1
ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	520	4.4
CRISTO REY NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	386	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$148,705

Median Home Value

$1,295,600

Median Rent

$2,648/mo

Population

59,000

College Educated

77.5%

Homeownership

32.3%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

42.7

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RANDOLPH ACADEMY Randolph, NY	83	5.0
PS 84 Buffalo, NY	145	4.9
ANDES CENTRAL SCHOOL Andes, NY	78	5.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about La Scuola D'italia

What grades does La Scuola D'italia serve?

La Scuola D'italia serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend La Scuola D'italia?

La Scuola D'italia has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Scuola D'italia?

The student-teacher ratio at La Scuola D'italia is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does La Scuola D'italia rank in NY?

La Scuola D'italia ranks #882 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is La Scuola D'italia's MySchoolScout rating?

La Scuola D'italia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is La Scuola D'italia a private school?

Yes, La Scuola D'italia 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 La Scuola D'italia a religious school?

No, La Scuola D'italia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Bike Score: 67 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 110
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 28.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 4
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 369-3290

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