Professional Children's School
132 W 60th Street, New York, NY, 10023-0100 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (212)582-3116
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Since our founding in 1914, PCS has been providing an academic education especially designed for talented young people pursuing goals in the performing arts, entertainment and competitive sports. PCS provides all of the necessary academic tools to ensure success in leading colleges, universities and conservatories, as well as throughout life, while enabling students to pursue their individual goals outside of school. Our academic program ensures that our students can focus on both school and their outside interests by incorporating flexible academic schedules, guided study while away from school, and an understanding environment of accommodation and advance planning on the part of the faculty. ...read more  

School Overview:
Professional Children's School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
National Independent Private Schools Association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 4 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Mild learning differences
Year Founded 1914
County New York County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 197 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( NY ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 22%
Students by Grade
Grade 4 - 1 students
Grade 6 - 7 students
Grade 7 - 9 students
Grade 8 - 16 students
Grade 9 - 30 students
Grade 10 - 30 students
Grade 11 - 60 students
Grade 12 - 40 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 100%
Average Class Size 14
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( NY ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:8
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $28,250
Tuition Notes Plus fees of $600 to $2500
% on Financial Aid 30%
Acceptance Rate 90%
Headmaster Dr. James Dawson
Admissions Director Sherrie Hinkle
Admissions Associate Jean Scales
 
School Notes:
  • Since our founding in 1914, PCS has been providing an academic education especially designed for talented young people pursuing goals in the performing arts, entertainment and competitive sports. PCS provides all of the necessary academic tools to ensure success in leading colleges, universities and conservatories, as well as throughout life, while enabling students to pursue their individual goals outside of school. Our academic program ensures that our students can focus on both school and their outside interests by incorporating flexible academic schedules, guided study while away from school, and an understanding environment of accommodation and advance planning on the part of the faculty.
  • Profile last updated: 04/03/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 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 66 years old 58 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (10023)



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% Owning / % Renting 34% / 66% 41% / 59%
 
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