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#540 of 992 private schools in NY

The Studio School

Elementary School

117 W 95TH ST, New York, NY 10025

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#540 of 992

In New York

#97 of 118

public schools

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About The Studio School

The Studio School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. The Studio School serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. The Studio School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 66 students, The Studio School 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 9.3:1 students to teachers, The Studio School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Studio 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 Studio School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.3:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 47% vs 0%

Black 16.7% vs 0%

Asian 9.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.6% vs 0%

The Studio School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Studio School (this school)	—	66	9.3:1	6.2
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH	0.1 mi	524	13.1:1	7.5
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY	0.1 mi	194	7.2:1	8.2
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	0.1 mi	473	8.4:1	7.6
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258	0.1 mi	138	8.1:1	5.5
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER	0.2 mi	670	16:1	8.2
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON	0.3 mi	480	6.6:1	7.3
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)	0.3 mi	600	16.2:1	8.7
WEST PREP ACADEMY	0.5 mi	167	6.4:1	6.6
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	487	15.2:1	5.4
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST	0.6 mi	1,001	—:1	7.5
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON	0.6 mi	497	14.6:1	7.8
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	251	13.9:1	7.6
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON	0.6 mi	710	13.9:1	8.5
PS 165 ROBERT E SIMON	0.7 mi	425	13.7:1	7.7
MOTT HALL II	0.7 mi	380	14.1:1	5.4
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL	0.7 mi	513	5:1	4.0
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN	0.9 mi	726	16.1:1	7.5
PS 171 PATRICK HENRY	0.9 mi	774	18:1	8.3
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4	0.9 mi	217	—:1	8.1
OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	379	9.5:1	7.5

Showing 20 of 241 schools. View all schools in New York

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

B 6.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,105

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Enrollment 66

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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 47.0%

Two or More 19.7%

Black 16.7%

Asian 9.1%

Hispanic 7.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

117 W 95TH ST, New York, NY 10025

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Studio School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN (rated 9.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 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
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH New York	0.1 mi	524	7.5
MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York	0.2 mi	103	7.7
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI COLUMBUS SQUARE New York	0.1 mi	5	—
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY New York	0.1 mi	194	8.2
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 New York	0.1 mi	138	5.5
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN New York	0.1 mi	473	7.6
COLUMBIA GRAMMAR & PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	1,138	6.5
BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN New York	0.2 mi	134	9.1
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER New York	0.2 mi	670	8.2
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	43	7.8
SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.2 mi	105	7.5
THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.3 mi	232	7.9
DWIGHT SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	742	7.4
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) New York	0.3 mi	600	8.7
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON New York	0.3 mi	480	7.3
WEST SIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	18	—
BEIT RABBAN DAY SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	95	6.9
THE SMITH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	33	6.6
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	487	5.4
WEST PREP ACADEMY New York	0.5 mi	167	6.6

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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CHEMUNG VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Elmira, NY	73	6.3
GESHER YEHUDA Brooklyn, NY	57	6.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Studio School

What grades does The Studio School serve?

The Studio School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Studio School?

The Studio School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Studio School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Studio School rank in NY?

The Studio School ranks #540 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Studio School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Studio School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Studio School a private school?

Yes, The Studio 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 Studio School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

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Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 66
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 7
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 678-2416

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