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#261 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 26% of private schools

Robert Louis Stevenson School

High School · New York, NY

A private high school in New York, NY serving grades 8th – 12th.

Private

24 W 74TH ST, New York, NY 10023

  • 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index48%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Enrollment71
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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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The neighborhood

Where Robert Louis Stevenson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 89Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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)

White70.4%
Hispanic9.9%
Black8.5%
Two or More8.5%
Asian2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West SidePrivate · tuition8.1private6–120.3 mi66Compare →
Special Music SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–120.4 mi299Compare →
High School for Law Advocacy and Community JusticeEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.5 mi449Compare →
High School of Arts and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.5 mi416Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Robert Louis Stevenson School is listed in New York, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Robert Louis Stevenson School

Robert Louis Stevenson School is a private high school in New York, NY, serving approximately 71 students in grades 8th-12th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Louis Stevenson School

What grades does Robert Louis Stevenson School serve?

Robert Louis Stevenson School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Robert Louis Stevenson School?

Robert Louis Stevenson School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Louis Stevenson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Louis Stevenson School is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Robert Louis Stevenson School rank in NY?

Robert Louis Stevenson School ranks #261 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Robert Louis Stevenson School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Louis Stevenson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Robert Louis Stevenson School a private school?

Yes, Robert Louis Stevenson 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 Robert Louis Stevenson School a religious school?

No, Robert Louis Stevenson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
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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