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#820 of 992 private schools in NY

The New School

Elementary School · Syracuse, NY

A private elementary school in Syracuse, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.

Private

5205 JAMESVILLE RD, Syracuse, NY 13214

  • 7.5:1 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)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours990
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Enrollment30
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,015/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Syracuse), 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

$93,200

Median home value

$218,900

Median rent

$998/mo

College educated

52.4%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White63.3%
Two or More23.3%
Asian13.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manlius Pebble Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–120.4 mi315Compare →
Moses Dewitt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–40.7 mi246Compare →
Holy Cross Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–60.8 mi120Compare →
Tecumseh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–41.4 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

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

About The New School

The New School is a private elementary school in Syracuse, NY, serving approximately 30 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The New School

What grades does The New School serve?

The New School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend The New School?

The New School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The New School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The New School rank in NY?

The New School ranks #820 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The New School's MySchoolScout rating?

The New School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The New School a private school?

Yes, The New 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 New School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Onondaga County
Area population (ZIP 13214)
8,713
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
37.7
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 13214; 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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