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#609 of 992 private schools in NY

Portfolio School

Elementary School

90 HUDSON ST, New York, NY 10013

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#609 of 992

In New York

#101 of 118

public schools

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About Portfolio School

Portfolio School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Portfolio School serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Portfolio School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 40 students, Portfolio 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 5.9:1 students to teachers, Portfolio School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Portfolio 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 Portfolio School compares to 182 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.9:1

This School

12.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

446

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80% vs 0%

Asian 12.5% vs 0%

Portfolio School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Portfolio School (this school)	—	40	5.9:1	6.0
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL	0.2 mi	489	12.9:1	8.2
PS 89	0.3 mi	330	13.2:1	8.6
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO	0.5 mi	575	13.7:1	8.1
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL	0.6 mi	450	11.8:1	9.1
PS 1 ALFRED E SMITH	0.7 mi	217	11.4:1	5.7
PS 124 YUNG WING	0.8 mi	500	13.5:1	9.2
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE)	0.8 mi	351	13.5:1	9.0
PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS	0.8 mi	566	11.8:1	8.5
PS 150	0.8 mi	242	18.6:1	7.8
PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN	0.9 mi	457	10.9:1	8.1
PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	544	12.7:1	7.8
BATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	803	13.2:1	8.6
PS 94	1.0 mi	456	4.8:1	3.8
PS 2 MEYER LONDON	1.0 mi	277	7.3:1	7.5
PS 20 ANNA SILVER	1.2 mi	379	12.6:1	5.5
STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE)	1.2 mi	207	7.7:1	5.2
NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL	1.2 mi	224	11.2:1	2.8
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II	1.2 mi	66	8.2:1	7.3
PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE	1.3 mi	476	17:1	7.5
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL	1.3 mi	182	10.7:1	4.8

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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 8.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,092

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 34%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.6 / 10

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Enrollment 40

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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 80.0%

Asian 12.5%

Two or More 7.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

90 HUDSON ST, New York, NY 10013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Portfolio School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 89 (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GERMAN SCHOOL MANHATTAN New York	0.3 mi	34	6.6
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	489	8.2
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	3,257	8.2
PS 89 New York	0.3 mi	330	8.6
IS 289 New York	0.3 mi	258	8.4
BROOME STREET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	354	6.6
CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	379	7.8
NYC ISCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	447	8.0
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	450	9.1
ELISABETH IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	261	7.3
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO New York	0.5 mi	575	8.1
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (THE) New York	0.6 mi	285	6.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY MAKER ACADEMY New York	0.6 mi	517	5.3
MANHATTAN EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR ADVERTISING New York	0.6 mi	375	5.7
HIGH SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE New York	0.7 mi	671	7.2
TRANSFIGURATION SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	167	5.9
MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS New York	0.6 mi	130	6.4
LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	262	7.4
HIGH SCHOOL 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	447	7.0
PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER New York	0.7 mi	176	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$159,474

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,378/mo

Population

28,215

College Educated

72%

Homeownership

29.5%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

40.3

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BAY SHORE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bay Shore, NY	40	5.9
GENESEE COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Geneseo, NY	55	5.9
HA'OR BEACON SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	52	6.1
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York, NY	49	6.1
MALTA MONTESSORI Malta, NY	39	6.1
MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-SDA Middletown, NY	54	6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Portfolio School

What grades does Portfolio School serve?

Portfolio School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Portfolio School?

Portfolio School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Portfolio School?

The student-teacher ratio at Portfolio School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Portfolio School rank in NY?

Portfolio School ranks #609 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Portfolio School's MySchoolScout rating?

Portfolio School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Portfolio School a private school?

Yes, Portfolio 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 Portfolio School a religious school?

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

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 40
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 7
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 226-8252

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