Manhattan Day School
School Notes Overview:
At Manhattan Day School, academic rigor is met and matched by all that is pedagogically creative and dynamic. Innovative approaches to secular and Judaic studies coexist harmoniously. Growth is wed to commitment, with teachers, children, and parents empowering each other to succeed. Bolstered by an atmosphere of loving communal support, individualized academic attention thrives. Every student, regardless of strength or weakness, talent or need, is considered a valued member of the Manhattan Day School (MDS) community And every student is taught at an individual level that makes the best learning possible. Our philosophy and approach are to treat your children as if they were our children and to extend our embrace to your entire family. And because we believe our responsibility begins in the beautiful dreams you have for your daughters and sons, we are committed to passing on to them the spiritual underpinnings that bring the full spectrum of Torah values to life. Our goal is for each child to graduate from Manhattan Day School as a mensch, with a story to tell of success, and each with a lifelong love of learning. ...
School Overview:
Manhattan Day School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1943 | |
| County | New York County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 526 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 102 students | ||
| Kind - 44 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 40 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 55 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | |
| Average Class Size | 19 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |
| Head of School | Rabbi Mordechai Besser | |
School Notes:
- At Manhattan Day School, academic rigor is met and matched by all that is pedagogically creative and dynamic. Innovative approaches to secular and Judaic studies coexist harmoniously. Growth is wed to commitment, with teachers, children, and parents empowering each other to succeed. Bolstered by an atmosphere of loving communal support, individualized academic attention thrives. Every student, regardless of strength or weakness, talent or need, is considered a valued member of the Manhattan Day School (MDS) community And every student is taught at an individual level that makes the best learning possible. Our philosophy and approach are to treat your children as if they were our children and to extend our embrace to your entire family. And because we believe our responsibility begins in the beautiful dreams you have for your daughters and sons, we are committed to passing on to them the spiritual underpinnings that bring the full spectrum of Torah values to life. Our goal is for each child to graduate from Manhattan Day School as a mensch, with a story to tell of success, and each with a lifelong love of learning.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10023) | School Zip (10023) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 62,206 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 76% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $72,424 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 2.8 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 67 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 34% / 66% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Calhoun Lower School - 180 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- School Of The Blessed Sacrament - 259 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Metropolitan Montessori School - 181 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Beit Rabban - 93 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
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