Manhattan Day School

310 West 75th Street, New York, NY, 10023-0100
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
School Membership(s) National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1943
Student Body
Total Students 526 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 1% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 19 students
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $15,000
Acceptance Rate 80%

Nearby Schools:

Manhattan Day School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Collegiate School
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away
West End Day School
Gr. PK | 0.2 mi. away
The Calhoun Lower School
Gr. PK-2 | 0.3 mi. away
Calhoun School
Gr. K-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away

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