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#124 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 12% of private schools

Professional Childrens School

High School

132 W 60TH ST, New York, NY 10023

Private

Enrollment

110

Student-Teacher

6:1

Score

7.6

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#124 of 992

In New York

#37 of 118

public schools

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Professional Childrens School

7.6/10

High School in New York · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Professional Childrens School

Professional Childrens School is a private high school in New York, NY. Professional Childrens School serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Professional Childrens School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.6 pts above NY schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 110 students, Professional Childrens 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 6:1 students to teachers, Professional Childrens School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Professional Childrens 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 Professional Childrens School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
This School
vs
11.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
110
This School
vs
478
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 61.8% vs 0%
Asian 16.4% vs 0%
Black 3.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%
Professional Childrens School New York Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Professional Childrens School (this school) 7.6
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL 6.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 7.5
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL 6.1
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL 8.5
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FOR MAKERS AND ARTISTS (THE) 4.3
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL 8.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES 8.0
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE) 7.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE 7.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY 6.5
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL 8.0
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.3
PS 35 5.9
FOOD AND FINANCE HIGH SCHOOL 6.8
FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE) 6.3
HIGH SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 6.2
MANHATTAN BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL 7.9
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 6.0
URBAN ASSEMBLY GATEWAY SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY 8.3
STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 7.5

Showing 20 of 241 schools. View all schools in New York

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,139
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
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 61.8%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 16.4%
Black 3.6%
Hispanic 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

132 W 60TH ST, New York, NY 10023

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Professional Childrens School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FUSION ACADEMY MANHATTAN - UPPER WEST SIDE (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.4 mi
School Distance Rating
THE SPEYER LEGACY SCHOOL New York 0.1 mi 7.3
PS 452 New York 0.1 mi 8.0
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 6.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES New York 0.2 mi 7.5
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 8.5
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 6.1
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 5.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE New York 0.3 mi 7.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY New York 0.3 mi 6.5
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 8.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES New York 0.3 mi 8.0
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE) New York 0.3 mi 7.6
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FOR MAKERS AND ARTISTS (THE) New York 0.3 mi 4.3
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 8.0
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 7.8
PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS New York 0.4 mi 7.3
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 4.3
PS 35 New York 0.4 mi 5.9
MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY New York 0.4 mi 7.1
FUSION ACADEMY MANHATTAN - UPPER WEST SIDE New York 0.4 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$157,866

Median Home Value

$1,401,800

Median Rent

$3,050/mo

Population

67,468

College Educated

84.3%

Homeownership

39.5%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

43.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BNOS YAAKOV Brooklyn, NY 7.6
HARVEY MILK HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY 7.6
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE) New York, NY 7.6
VANDERHEYDEN HALL Wynantskill, NY 7.5
THE MOUNT ACADEMY Esopus, NY 7.7
THE NORMAN HOWARD SCHOOL Rochester, NY 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Professional Childrens School

What grades does Professional Childrens School serve?

Professional Childrens School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Professional Childrens School?

Professional Childrens School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Professional Childrens School?

The student-teacher ratio at Professional Childrens School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Professional Childrens School rank in NY?

Professional Childrens School ranks #124 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Professional Childrens School's MySchoolScout rating?

Professional Childrens School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Professional Childrens School a private school?

Yes, Professional Childrens 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 Professional Childrens School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
87 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
110
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County

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