Very Good

#200 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 20% of private schools

Spence School

School

22 E 91ST ST, New York, NY 10128

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

769

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

769

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#200 of 992

In New York

#50 of 118

public schools

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About Spence School

Spence School is a private school in New York, NY. Spence School serves approximately 769 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Spence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.1 pts above NY schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Spence School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.2:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

769

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.2% vs 0%

Asian 13.9% vs 0%

Black 10.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.2% vs 0%

Spence School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Spence School (this school)	—	769	6.2:1	7.3
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY	0.2 mi	354	4.5:1	3.8
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS	0.4 mi	515	14.3:1	8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL	0.4 mi	368	19.4:1	8.2
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE	0.5 mi	598	17.6:1	7.8
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION	0.5 mi	389	13.4:1	7.9
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.6 mi	427	13.3:1	8.8
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)	0.6 mi	325	10.5:1	7.3
JUDITH S KAYE SCHOOL (THE)	0.6 mi	165	10.3:1	7.3
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY	0.6 mi	774	18:1	8.3
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL	0.7 mi	432	15.4:1	7.8
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	344	12.3:1	8.5
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER	0.7 mi	670	16:1	8.2
LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE)	0.7 mi	482	11:1	3.2
PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE	0.7 mi	223	13.9:1	2.7
DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM	0.8 mi	992	24.8:1	5.1
HERITAGE SCHOOL (THE)	0.8 mi	256	10.7:1	7.6
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 3	0.8 mi	656	—:1	8.2
INNOVATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	409	15.7:1	6.6
MS 224 MANHATTAN EAST SCHOOL FOR ARTS & ACADEMICS	0.8 mi	181	12.9:1	5.8
CENTRAL PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	489	12.2:1	9.5

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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- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.9 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,173

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 769

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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 53.2%

Two or More 18.1%

Asian 13.9%

Black 10.5%

Hispanic 4.2%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

22 E 91ST ST, New York, NY 10128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Spence School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LASCUOLA DITALIA (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 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
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK New York	0.0 mi	16	—
NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York	0.0 mi	674	7.3
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York	0.1 mi	49	6.1
DALTON SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	1,221	7.0
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York	0.2 mi	354	3.8
LA SCUOLA D'ITALIA New York	0.2 mi	110	5.0
LASCUOLA DITALIA New York	0.2 mi	111	8.2
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	535	6.2
ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	520	4.4
MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NY New York	0.4 mi	713	6.4
WINDWARD SCHOOL THE - NYC New York	0.4 mi	340	6.7
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS New York	0.4 mi	515	8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	368	8.2
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE New York	0.5 mi	598	7.8
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	138	7.8
RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	244	7.6
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE New York	0.6 mi	60	7.9
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION New York	0.5 mi	389	7.9
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	432	7.8
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY New York	0.6 mi	774	8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$148,705

Median Home Value

$1,295,600

Median Rent

$2,648/mo

Population

59,000

College Educated

77.5%

Homeownership

32.3%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

42.7

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL Belmont, NY	544	7.3
NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York, NY	674	7.3
HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE PROMISE ACADEMY II CHARTER SCHOOL New York, NY	1,054	7.2
PORTLEDGE SCHOOL Locust Valley, NY	510	7.2
STANLEY G FALK SCHOOL Buffalo, NY	538	7.2
UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL Frankfort, NY	954	7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spence School

What grades does Spence School serve?

Spence School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Spence School?

Spence School has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spence School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spence School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Spence School rank in NY?

Spence School ranks #200 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Spence School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Spence School a private school?

Yes, Spence School is a private all-girls 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 Spence School a religious school?

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

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Bike Score: 75 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 769
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 124
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.9 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (646) 943-6837

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