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#307 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 31% of private schools

Manhattan High School for Girls

High School

154 E 70TH ST, New York, NY 10021

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

218

Student-Teacher

6.4:1

Score

6.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

218

Student-Teacher

6.4:1

Score

6.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#307 of 992

In New York

#71 of 118

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About Manhattan High School for Girls

Manhattan High School for Girls is a private high school in New York, NY. Manhattan High School for Girls serves approximately 218 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Manhattan High School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.9

This school 6.9 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Manhattan High School for Girls sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Manhattan High School for Girls 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 Manhattan High School for Girls compares to 148 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.4:1

This School

11.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

218

This School

521

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.9

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Manhattan High School for Girls New York Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Manhattan High School for Girls (this school)	—	218	6.4:1	6.9
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	446	12.7:1	8.5
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	406	12.7:1	6.0
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	128	9.8:1	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	376	17.1:1	4.1
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	540	15.9:1	8.7
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	1,485	15.3:1	7.8
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY	0.9 mi	354	4.5:1	3.8
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL	1.2 mi	299	10.7:1	8.0
PS 35	1.3 mi	230	4.7:1	5.9
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	2,141	14.4:1	8.5
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	439	15.1:1	8.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES	1.3 mi	309	8.8:1	8.0
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE)	1.3 mi	93	6.6:1	7.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE	1.3 mi	449	12.8:1	7.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY	1.3 mi	416	9.9:1	6.5
JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	292	11.7:1	6.8
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE)	1.3 mi	393	11.9:1	7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE)	1.3 mi	316	9.6:1	7.5
FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	426	13.7:1	7.3
INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS	1.3 mi	122	9.4:1	6.8

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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- 8.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.6 / 10

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School Day Length 8.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,360

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 218

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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

154 E 70TH ST, New York, NY 10021

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Manhattan High School for Girls may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST VINCENT FERRER HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	125	7.2
ST VINCENT FERRER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	373	6.3
TEMPLE ISRAEL New York	0.3 mi	254	4.7
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	446	8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	327	7.8
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	406	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	376	4.1
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	128	6.0
ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	321	5.9
THE HEWITT SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	464	7.6
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267 New York	0.3 mi	362	8.6
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER New York	0.3 mi	1,007	8.5
THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	389	8.2
THE BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	404	6.4
RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	267	7.9
THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	22	—
PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON New York	0.4 mi	534	8.6
THE BROWNING SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	460	8.1
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE New York	0.5 mi	60	7.9
RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	244	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10021 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$156,712

Median Home Value

$1,529,600

Median Rent

$3,002/mo

Population

39,479

College Educated

80.6%

Homeownership

45.1%

Avg Commute

28.4 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

41.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Manhattan High School for Girls

What grades does Manhattan High School for Girls serve?

Manhattan High School for Girls serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Manhattan High School for Girls?

Manhattan High School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan High School for Girls?

The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan High School for Girls is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Manhattan High School for Girls rank in NY?

Manhattan High School for Girls ranks #307 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Manhattan High School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?

Manhattan High School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Manhattan High School for Girls a private school?

Yes, Manhattan High School for Girls is a private all-girls school with a Jewish 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 High School for Girls a religious school?

Manhattan High School for Girls has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 218
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 34
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 8.5 hours
Days Per Year: 160 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 737-6800

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