Below Average

#921 of 992 private schools in NY

Manhattan Country School

Elementary School

150 W 85TH ST, New York, NY 10024

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

259

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

259

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#921 of 992

In New York

#116 of 118

public schools

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About Manhattan Country School

Manhattan Country School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Manhattan Country School serves approximately 259 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Manhattan Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.2 pts below NY schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Manhattan Country 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.

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How Manhattan Country School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

259

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Manhattan Country School (this school)	—	259	10.4:1	4.7
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST	0.1 mi	1,001	—:1	7.5
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON	0.1 mi	497	14.6:1	7.8
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL	0.1 mi	251	13.9:1	7.6
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)	0.2 mi	600	16.2:1	8.7
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL	0.2 mi	513	5:1	4.0
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN	0.4 mi	726	16.1:1	7.5
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER	0.4 mi	670	16:1	8.2
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY	0.4 mi	194	7.2:1	8.2
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	0.4 mi	473	8.4:1	7.6
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258	0.4 mi	138	8.1:1	5.5
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.4 mi	206	8.6:1	6.1
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)	0.4 mi	364	13:1	8.4
ANDERSON SCHOOL (THE)	0.4 mi	510	17.6:1	8.0
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON	0.6 mi	480	6.6:1	7.3
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH	0.6 mi	524	13.1:1	7.5
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS	0.8 mi	600	14.3:1	7.9
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL	0.9 mi	299	10.7:1	8.0
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE	1.0 mi	598	17.6:1	7.8
WEST PREP ACADEMY	1.0 mi	167	6.4:1	6.6
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE)	1.0 mi	487	15.2:1	5.4

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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

B 5.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,020

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 259

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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)

Two or More 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

150 W 85TH ST, New York, NY 10024

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Manhattan Country School 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, 0.2 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 9 SARAH ANDERSON (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS New York	0.1 mi	122	6.8
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) New York	0.1 mi	393	7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE) New York	0.1 mi	316	7.5
FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	426	7.3
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST New York	0.1 mi	1,001	7.5
GAN ALIYA New York	0.1 mi	42	6.4
THE SMITH SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	33	6.6
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON New York	0.1 mi	497	7.8
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	251	7.6
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) New York	0.2 mi	600	8.7
BAIS YAAKOV BNOS ALIYA New York	0.2 mi	30	6.2
THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.3 mi	232	7.9
BEIT RABBAN DAY SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	95	6.9
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	513	4.0
METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	101	8.4
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN New York	0.4 mi	726	7.5
CALHOUN SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	565	7.4
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY New York	0.4 mi	194	8.2
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 New York	0.4 mi	138	5.5
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN New York	0.4 mi	473	7.6

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 Manhattan Country School

What grades does Manhattan Country School serve?

Manhattan Country School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Manhattan Country School?

Manhattan Country School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Country School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Manhattan Country School rank in NY?

Manhattan Country School ranks #921 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Manhattan Country School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manhattan Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Manhattan Country School a private school?

Yes, Manhattan Country 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 Manhattan Country School a religious school?

No, Manhattan Country School 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: 85 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 259
Gender Split: 6% M / 94% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 25
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 348-0952

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