Excellent
#39 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 4% of private schools
The Town School
Elementary School · New York, NY
A private elementary school in New York, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
540 E 76TH ST, New York, NY 10021
- 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where The Town School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee Francais De New YorkPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,091 | Compare → |
| PS 158 Bayard TaylorEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Ps/is 217 Roosevelt IslandEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| The Caedmon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 101 | Compare → |
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 Town School is listed in New York, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Town School
The Town School is a private elementary school in New York, NY, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Town School
What grades does The Town School serve?
The Town School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Town School?
The Town School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Town School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Town School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Town School rank in NY?
The Town School ranks #39 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is The Town School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Town School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Town School a private school?
Yes, The Town School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious 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 Town School a religious school?
The Town School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (212) 288-4383
- 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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