Very Good

#160 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 16% of private schools

Village Community School

Elementary School

272 W 10TH ST, New York, NY 10014

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

314

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

314

Student-Teacher

6.2:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#160 of 992

In New York

#41 of 118

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About Village Community School

Village Community School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Village Community School serves approximately 314 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Village Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.5 pts above NY schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Village Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Village Community 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 Village Community School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.2:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

314

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.5% vs 0%

Black 9.9% vs 0%

Asian 5.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%

Village Community School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Village Community School (this school)	—	314	6.2:1	7.4
PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL	0.1 mi	544	12.7:1	7.8
MS 297	0.2 mi	322	10.1:1	5.6
PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	0.3 mi	176	4.3:1	3.8
PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE	0.5 mi	476	17:1	7.5
NYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES	0.7 mi	549	12.5:1	8.9
QUEST TO LEARN	0.7 mi	439	10.2:1	5.1
SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	322	14:1	7.5
PS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)	0.8 mi	739	14.5:1	7.8
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	839	13.8:1	8.5
BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE	1.0 mi	116	11.6:1	9.0
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE	1.1 mi	1,006	—:1	7.1
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO	1.1 mi	575	13.7:1	8.1
PS 33 CHELSEA PREP	1.2 mi	628	15.3:1	7.6
PS 89	1.2 mi	330	13.2:1	8.6
IS 289	1.2 mi	258	11.7:1	8.4
MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT	1.2 mi	212	6.1:1	3.8
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL	1.2 mi	489	12.9:1	8.2
SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	727	11.7:1	6.8
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)	1.3 mi	473	9.9:1	6.5
STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE)	1.3 mi	207	7.7:1	5.2

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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- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,135.6

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 51%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 314

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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 67.5%

Two or More 13.4%

Black 9.9%

Asian 5.7%

Hispanic 3.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

272 W 10TH ST, New York, NY 10014

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Village Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST LUKES SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST LUKES SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	325	7.8
MS 297 New York	0.2 mi	322	5.6
PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	544	7.8
HIGH SCHOOL 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	447	7.0
PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER New York	0.3 mi	176	3.8
ELISABETH IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	261	7.3
ACADEMY OF ST JOSEPH New York	0.4 mi	79	7.2
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	363	6.1
CORLEARS SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	79	7.0
PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE New York	0.5 mi	476	7.5
CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	379	7.8
NYC ISCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	447	8.0
BROOME STREET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	354	6.6
THE LORGE SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	92	6.8
NYC LAB HIGH SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES New York	0.7 mi	425	8.5
NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	479	8.8
NYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES New York	0.7 mi	549	8.9
LANDMARK HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.7 mi	323	6.4
HUMANITIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY New York	0.7 mi	269	7.4
JAMES BALDWIN SCHOOL-A SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LRNING New York	0.7 mi	129	6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10014 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$167,254

Median Home Value

$1,294,200

Median Rent

$2,998/mo

Population

29,772

College Educated

84.9%

Homeownership

28.6%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

39.4

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY	401	7.4
BLOOMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bloomfield, NY	333	7.4
CHERRY LANE SCHOOL Carle Place, NY	284	7.4
DUZINE SCHOOL New Paltz, NY	305	7.4
ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK - THE ECOLE New York, NY	215	7.4
EDWARD J BOSTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bohemia, NY	281	7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Village Community School

What grades does Village Community School serve?

Village Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Village Community School?

Village Community School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Village Community School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Village Community School rank in NY?

Village Community School ranks #160 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Village Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Village Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Village Community School a private school?

Yes, Village Community 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 Village Community School a religious school?

No, Village Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 314
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 51
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 167 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 691-5146

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