Very Good

#125 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 13% of private schools

Rudolf Steiner School

School

15 E 79TH ST, New York, NY 10075

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

244

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

244

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#125 of 992

In New York

#38 of 118

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About Rudolf Steiner School

Rudolf Steiner School is a private school in New York, NY. Rudolf Steiner School serves approximately 244 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Rudolf Steiner School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.4 pts above NY schools

7.6

This school 7.6 · Very Good
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 7:1 students to teachers, Rudolf Steiner School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Rudolf Steiner 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 Rudolf Steiner School compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

244

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.6

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60.7% vs 0%

Asian 15.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 13.9% vs 0%

Black 7.8% vs 0%

Rudolf Steiner School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Rudolf Steiner School (this school)	—	244	7:1	7.6
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE	0.1 mi	598	17.6:1	7.8
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER	0.4 mi	1,007	13.2:1	8.5
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY	0.5 mi	354	4.5:1	3.8
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL	0.5 mi	432	15.4:1	7.8
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	540	15.9:1	8.7
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	231	11.6:1	8.8
PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR	0.8 mi	620	16.8:1	7.2
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	446	12.7:1	8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	327	10.9:1	7.8
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	406	12.7:1	6.0
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	128	9.8:1	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	376	17.1:1	4.1
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	251	13.9:1	7.6
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON	0.8 mi	497	14.6:1	7.8
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	344	12.3:1	8.5
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION	0.8 mi	389	13.4:1	7.9
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	427	13.3:1	8.8
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	206	8.6:1	6.1
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	364	13:1	8.4
ANDERSON SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	510	17.6:1	8.0

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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- 7.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 58%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 244

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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 60.7%

Asian 15.6%

Hispanic 13.9%

Black 7.8%

Two or More 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

15 E 79TH ST, New York, NY 10075

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rudolf Steiner School may also want to explore other schools in the area. GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE (rated 7.9/10), which scores slightly higher. Another option is THE HEWITT SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SPENCE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE New York	0.0 mi	60	7.9
RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	267	7.9
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE New York	0.1 mi	598	7.8
THE HEWITT SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	464	7.6
MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NY New York	0.2 mi	713	6.4
THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	389	8.2
ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	520	4.4
TEMPLE ISRAEL New York	0.3 mi	254	4.7
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	535	6.2
ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	321	5.9
THE BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	404	6.4
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER New York	0.4 mi	1,007	8.5
MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS New York	0.6 mi	218	6.9
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York	0.5 mi	354	3.8
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK New York	0.5 mi	16	—
SPENCE SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	769	7.3
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York	0.6 mi	49	6.1
RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	125	7.2
THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	22	—
NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	674	7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10075 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$146,556

Median Home Value

$1,097,800

Median Rent

$2,390/mo

Population

23,865

College Educated

84.8%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

30.4 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

43.6

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
BELFAST SCHOOL Belfast, NY	315	7.6
CRESCENT SCHOOL Hempstead, NY	174	7.6
FRIENDSHIP CENTRAL SCHOOL Friendship, NY	265	7.6
GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL Chestnut Ridge, NY	236	7.6
COOKE SCHOOL New York, NY	288	7.5
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INSTITUTE Smithtown, NY	216	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rudolf Steiner School

What grades does Rudolf Steiner School serve?

Rudolf Steiner School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Rudolf Steiner School?

Rudolf Steiner School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudolf Steiner School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rudolf Steiner School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Rudolf Steiner School rank in NY?

Rudolf Steiner School ranks #125 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Rudolf Steiner School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rudolf Steiner 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 Rudolf Steiner School a private school?

Yes, Rudolf Steiner 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 Rudolf Steiner School a religious school?

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

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Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 244
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Teachers (FTE): 35
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (347) 334-5795

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