Excellent

#39 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 4% of private schools

The Town School

Elementary School

540 E 76TH ST, New York, NY 10021

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

287

Student-Teacher

4.7:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

287

Student-Teacher

4.7:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#39 of 992

In New York

#10 of 118

public schools

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About The Town School

The Town School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. The Town School serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Town School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.4 pts above NY schools

8.3

This school 8.3 · Excellent
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 4.7:1 students to teachers, The Town School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.7:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

287

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.3

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.7% vs 0%

Asian 12.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 11.5% vs 0%

Black 7.7% vs 0%

The Town School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Town School (this school)	—	287	4.7:1	8.3
PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR	0.1 mi	620	16.8:1	7.2
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.1 mi	231	11.6:1	8.8
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL	0.5 mi	432	15.4:1	7.8
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER	0.5 mi	1,007	13.2:1	8.5
PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON	0.5 mi	534	16.2:1	8.6
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	327	10.9:1	7.8
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	344	12.3:1	8.5
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-PS 267	0.8 mi	362	15.1:1	8.6
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	427	13.3:1	8.8
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE	0.8 mi	598	17.6:1	7.8
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION	0.9 mi	389	13.4:1	7.9
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY	0.9 mi	354	4.5:1	3.8
PS 59 BEEKMAN HILL INTERNATIONAL	1.1 mi	515	16.6:1	7.2
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS	1.1 mi	515	14.3:1	8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL	1.1 mi	368	19.4:1	8.2
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 3	1.2 mi	656	—:1	8.2
MS 224 MANHATTAN EAST SCHOOL FOR ARTS & ACADEMICS	1.2 mi	181	12.9:1	5.8
CENTRAL PARK EAST II	1.3 mi	422	7.2:1	5.5
PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE	1.4 mi	223	13.9:1	2.7
DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM	1.5 mi	992	24.8:1	5.1

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

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,155

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 287

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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 54.7%

Two or More 13.2%

Asian 12.2%

Hispanic 11.5%

Black 7.7%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

540 E 76TH ST, New York, NY 10021

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Town School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE CAEDMON SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LYCEE FRANCAIS DE NEW YORK New York	0.1 mi	1,091	5.6
PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR New York	0.1 mi	620	7.2
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	231	8.8
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	540	8.7
THE CAEDMON SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	101	9.0
PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLAND Roosevelt Island	0.3 mi	681	8.1
THE CHILD SCHOOL - LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Roosevelt Island	0.4 mi	289	7.2
THE BREARLEY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	768	6.4
THE BREARLEY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	768	6.3
THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	22	—
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	432	7.8
THE BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	404	6.4
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER New York	0.5 mi	1,007	8.5
PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON New York	0.5 mi	534	8.6
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	344	8.5
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	406	6.0
MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	376	4.1
URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	128	6.0
TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	446	8.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	327	7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10021 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$156,712

Median Home Value

$1,529,600

Median Rent

$3,002/mo

Population

39,479

College Educated

80.6%

Homeownership

45.1%

Avg Commute

28.4 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

41.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
FORT SALONGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Northport, NY	390	8.3
GLENN H CURTISS MEMORIAL SCHOOL Hammondsport, NY	204	8.3
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2 Bronx, NY	345	8.3
IDLE HOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oakdale, NY	214	8.3
LAKE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saratoga Springs, NY	385	8.3
PS 242 LEONARD P STAVISKY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Flushing, NY	287	8.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

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Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 82 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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