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Very Good

#221 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 22% of private schools

Shefa School

Middle School

40 E 29TH ST, New York, NY 10016

Private

Enrollment

198

Student-Teacher

3:1

Score

7.2

Grades

1st – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#221 of 992

In New York

#54 of 118

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Shefa School

7.2/10

Middle School in New York · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Shefa School

Shefa School is a private middle school in New York, NY. Shefa School serves approximately 198 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. Shefa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.1 pts above NY schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • NY avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 198 students, Shefa 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 3:1 students to teachers, Shefa School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
This School
vs
11.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
198
This School
vs
426
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 99.5% vs 0%
Black 0.5% vs 0%
Shefa School New York Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
Shefa School (this school) 7.2
SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL 6.8
PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY 4.9
47 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LOWER SCHOOL (THE) 8.1
BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE 9.0
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE 7.1
MS 255 SALK SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 8.3
PS 40 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS 8.1
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH 7.9
RIVER SCHOOL (THE) 8.4
SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.5
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE) 8.5
INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION 8.7
PS 226 4.0
PS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) 7.8
PS 33 CHELSEA PREP 7.6
NYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES 8.9
QUEST TO LEARN 5.1
PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE 7.5
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) 6.5
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 7.1

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+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,176
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 1%
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 198
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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 99.5%
Black 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

40 E 29TH ST, New York, NY 10016

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Shefa School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE (rated 9.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BARUCH COLLEGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, UNITY CENTER FOR URBAN TECHNOLOGIES (rated 8.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
REBECCA SCHOOL New York 0.0 mi 6.6
AARON SCHOOL K - 12 New York 0.1 mi 7.8
BARUCH COLLEGE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi 8.6
UNITY CENTER FOR URBAN TECHNOLOGIES New York 0.2 mi 8.5
MANHATTAN ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND LANGUAGES New York 0.2 mi 6.5
MURRAY HILL ACADEMY New York 0.2 mi 7.7
MARYEL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK New York 0.3 mi —
ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK - THE ECOLE New York 0.3 mi 7.4
SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.8
WINCHENDON SCHOOL-NYC New York 0.4 mi 8.1
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 8.0
47 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LOWER SCHOOL (THE) New York 0.4 mi 8.1
THE MONTESSORI AT FLATIRON New York 0.4 mi —
PS 116 MARY LINDLEY MURRAY New York 0.4 mi 4.9
SATELLITE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 6.3
THE CHURCHILL SCHOOL & CENTER New York 0.4 mi 8.3
BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE New York 0.5 mi 9.0
LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 8.1
MANHATTAN VILLAGE ACADEMY New York 0.4 mi 8.1
GRAMERCY ARTS HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10016 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$153,065

Median Home Value

$928,400

Median Rent

$3,321/mo

Population

54,297

College Educated

81.7%

Homeownership

27.7%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

33.7

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
BROOKLYN ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION SCHOOL (BEES) Brooklyn, NY 7.2
LAUNCH EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY 7.2
MS 935 Brooklyn, NY 7.2
RONDOUT VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Accord, NY 7.2
THOUSAND ISLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Clayton, NY 7.2
BULKELEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Rhinebeck, NY 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shefa School

What grades does Shefa School serve?

Shefa School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Shefa School?

Shefa School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shefa School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shefa School is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shefa School rank in NY?

Shefa School ranks #221 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Shefa School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shefa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shefa School a private school?

Yes, Shefa School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Shefa School a religious school?

Shefa School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

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

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
198
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Phone
(212) 873-1300

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