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#450 of 992 private schools in NY

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The Birch Wathen Lenox School

School

210 E 77TH ST, New York, NY 10075

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

404

Student-Teacher

2.7:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

404

Student-Teacher

2.7:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#450 of 992

In New York

#87 of 118

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About The Birch Wathen Lenox School

The Birch Wathen Lenox School is a private school in New York, NY. The Birch Wathen Lenox School serves approximately 404 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Birch Wathen Lenox School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 2.7:1 students to teachers, The Birch Wathen Lenox School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Birch Wathen Lenox 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 The Birch Wathen Lenox School compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

2.7:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

404

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 100% vs 0%

The Birch Wathen Lenox School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Birch Wathen Lenox School (this school)	—	404	2.7:1	6.4
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER	0.0 mi	1,007	13.2:1	8.5
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	540	15.9:1	8.7
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL	0.3 mi	432	15.4:1	7.8
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.4 mi	231	11.6:1	8.8
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE	0.4 mi	598	17.6:1	7.8
PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR	0.4 mi	620	16.8:1	7.2
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	406	12.7:1	6.0
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	128	9.8:1	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	376	17.1:1	4.1
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	446	12.7:1	8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	327	10.9:1	7.8
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY	0.6 mi	354	4.5:1	3.8
PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON	0.6 mi	534	16.2:1	8.6
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	344	12.3:1	8.5
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267	0.7 mi	362	15.1:1	8.6
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
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS	1.0 mi	515	14.3:1	8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL	1.0 mi	368	19.4:1	8.2
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE (THE)	1.0 mi	325	10.5:1	7.3

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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+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.7:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 404

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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)

Hispanic 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

210 E 77TH ST, New York, NY 10075

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Birch Wathen Lenox School may also want to explore other schools in the area. GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE HEWITT SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER New York	0.0 mi	1,007	8.5
ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	321	5.9
THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	389	8.2
THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	22	—
TEMPLE ISRAEL New York	0.2 mi	254	4.7
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	540	8.7
RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	267	7.9
THE HEWITT SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	464	7.6
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	432	7.8
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE New York	0.4 mi	598	7.8
THE CAEDMON SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	101	9.0
MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS New York	0.4 mi	218	6.9
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE New York	0.4 mi	60	7.9
RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	244	7.6
ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	520	4.4
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	535	6.2
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	231	8.8
LYCEE FRANCAIS DE NEW YORK New York	0.4 mi	1,091	5.6
PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR New York	0.4 mi	620	7.2
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	406	6.0

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

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COPENHAGEN CENTRAL SCHOOL Copenhagen, NY	483	6.4
SACKETS HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL Sackets Harbor, NY	399	6.4
SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL Sharon Springs, NY	257	6.4
SOUTH KORTRIGHT CENTRAL SCHOOL South Kortright, NY	313	6.4
YESHIVA KARLIN STOLIN Brooklyn, NY	483	6.4
COLTON-PIERREPONT CENTRAL SCHOOL Colton, NY	381	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Birch Wathen Lenox School

What grades does The Birch Wathen Lenox School serve?

The Birch Wathen Lenox School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend The Birch Wathen Lenox School?

The Birch Wathen Lenox School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Birch Wathen Lenox School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Birch Wathen Lenox School is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Birch Wathen Lenox School rank in NY?

The Birch Wathen Lenox School ranks #450 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Birch Wathen Lenox School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Birch Wathen Lenox School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Birch Wathen Lenox School a private school?

Yes, The Birch Wathen Lenox 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 The Birch Wathen Lenox School a religious school?

No, The Birch Wathen Lenox School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Bike Score: 85 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 404
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 150
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 861-0404

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