Very Good

#156 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 16% of private schools

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan

Elementary School

805 COLUMBUS AVE, New York, NY 10025

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

105

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

105

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#156 of 992

In New York

#40 of 118

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About Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan serves approximately 105 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.6 pts above NY schools

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This school 7.5 · Very Good
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 105 students, Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan 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, Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan 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 Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.9:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

105

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.5% vs 0%

Black 1% vs 0%

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan (this school)	—	105	5.9:1	7.5
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH	0.2 mi	524	13.1:1	7.5
WEST PREP ACADEMY	0.3 mi	167	6.4:1	6.6
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE)	0.3 mi	487	15.2:1	5.4
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY	0.4 mi	194	7.2:1	8.2
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	0.4 mi	473	8.4:1	7.6
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258	0.4 mi	138	8.1:1	5.5
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER	0.4 mi	670	16:1	8.2
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON	0.4 mi	710	13.9:1	8.5
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON	0.4 mi	480	6.6:1	7.3
PS 165 ROBERT E SIMON	0.5 mi	425	13.7:1	7.7
MOTT HALL II	0.5 mi	380	14.1:1	5.4
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)	0.6 mi	600	16.2:1	8.7
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4	0.7 mi	217	—:1	8.1
OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.7 mi	379	9.5:1	7.5
STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN	0.7 mi	133	9.5:1	5.9
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY	0.8 mi	774	18:1	8.3
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST	0.8 mi	1,001	—:1	7.5
WADLEIGH PERF AND VISUAL ARTS	0.8 mi	349	8.9:1	5.9
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY II SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	318	9.1:1	5.7
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON	0.8 mi	497	14.6:1	7.8

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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

B+ 7.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,238.4

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 27%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 105

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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 84.8%

Hispanic 9.5%

Two or More 4.8%

Black 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

805 COLUMBUS AVE, New York, NY 10025

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN (rated 9.1/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN New York	0.0 mi	134	9.1
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI COLUMBUS SQUARE New York	0.1 mi	5	—
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH New York	0.2 mi	524	7.5
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	43	7.8
THE STUDIO SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	66	6.2
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.3 mi	487	5.4
WEST PREP ACADEMY New York	0.3 mi	167	6.6
COLUMBIA GRAMMAR & PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	1,138	6.5
MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York	0.4 mi	103	7.7
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER New York	0.4 mi	670	8.2
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON New York	0.4 mi	710	8.5
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY New York	0.4 mi	194	8.2
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 New York	0.4 mi	138	5.5
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN New York	0.4 mi	473	7.6
PS 165 ROBERT E SIMON New York	0.5 mi	425	7.7
MOTT HALL II New York	0.5 mi	380	5.4
DWIGHT SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	742	7.4
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON New York	0.4 mi	480	7.3
THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.5 mi	232	7.9
THE SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York	0.6 mi	487	8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,195

Median Home Value

$1,125,200

Median Rent

$2,009/mo

Population

93,223

College Educated

68.8%

Homeownership

30.7%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan

What grades does Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan serve?

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan?

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan?

The student-teacher ratio at Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan 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 Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan rank in NY?

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan ranks #156 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan's MySchoolScout rating?

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan a private school?

Yes, Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan 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 Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan a religious school?

Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Bike Score: 81 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 105
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 427-9500

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