Very Good
#240 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 24% of private schools
Manhattan Star Academy
School · New York, NY
A private school in New York, NY serving grades UG – UG.
180 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10023
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,866
Median home value
$1,401,800
Median rent
$3,050/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Manhattan Star Academy is listed in New York, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Manhattan Star Academy
Manhattan Star Academy is a private school in New York, NY, serving approximately 118 students in grades UG-UG with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manhattan Star Academy
What grades does Manhattan Star Academy serve?
Manhattan Star Academy serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend Manhattan Star Academy?
Manhattan Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Star Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Manhattan Star Academy rank in NY?
Manhattan Star Academy ranks #240 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Manhattan Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Manhattan Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Manhattan Star Academy a private school?
Yes, Manhattan Star Academy 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 Star Academy a religious school?
No, Manhattan Star Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 118
- Gender Split
- 73% M / 27% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (646) 795-3850
- Area population (ZIP 10023)
- 67,468
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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