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#114 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 11% of private schools

The Hewitt School

School · New York, NY

A private school in New York, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

45 E 75TH ST, New York, NY 10021

  • 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,148
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment464
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Hewitt School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$156,712

Median home value

$1,529,600

Median rent

$3,002/mo

College educated

80.6%

Homeownership

45.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White65.5%
Two or More12.7%
Black9.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian5.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Temple IsraelPrivate · tuition4.7PK–120.1 mi254Compare →
Rudolf Steiner SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6PK–120.2 mi244Compare →
The Birch Wathen Lenox SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4K–120.3 mi404Compare →
Marymount School of NyPrivate · tuition6.4PK–120.4 mi713Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

The Hewitt School is listed in New York, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Hewitt School

The Hewitt School is a private school in New York, NY, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Hewitt School

What grades does The Hewitt School serve?

The Hewitt School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend The Hewitt School?

The Hewitt School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hewitt School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Hewitt School 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 The Hewitt School rank in NY?

The Hewitt School ranks #114 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Hewitt School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Hewitt 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 The Hewitt School a private school?

Yes, The Hewitt 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 The Hewitt School a religious school?

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

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
464
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Area population (ZIP 10021)
39,479
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
41.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10021; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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