The Town School

540 E 76th Street, New York, NY, 10021-0100 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Since 1913, Town has been committed to an educational philosophy that balances high academic expectations with nurturing support. We know that children learn best in a school where everything – from the teaching to the educational programs to the way the classroom spaces are designed – is geared to giving children what they need when they need it. The Town School is committed to elementary coeducation, cultivating the joy of learning in a rigorous and nurturing environment. The program balances the traditional and innovative, providing each child the opportunity to develop intellectual curiosity, attain academic excellence and grow in self-reliance. The faculty and parents share a commitment to recognizing and developing each child's uniqueness, moral responsibility and social awareness. The Town School is a coeducational, nursery through eighth grade school. Town sets high academic and ethical standards; at the same time, we cultivate a love of learning, believing that the process of learning is as important as the result. By providing a nurturing and supportive environment, we encourage children to take risks and discover their individual gifts. In this unique setting, children exercise responsibility and assume leadership roles. We teach children to think creatively, read critically and reason logically. We stress the value of both individual learning and collaboration involving other students, teachers and parents. The broad academic program, which integrates the arts and physical education, is designed to enable all students to experience success, increase self-confidence and develop individuality....

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School Overview:

 
The Town School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County New York County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 389 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 19% 36%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 34 students
Kind - 46 students
Grade 1 - 42 students
Grade 2 - 43 students
Grade 3 - 38 students
Grade 4 - 40 students
Grade 5 - 36 students
Grade 6 - 35 students
Grade 7 - 37 students
Grade 8 - 38 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 60 teachers
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year n/a 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Since 1913, Town has been committed to an educational philosophy that balances high academic expectations with nurturing support. We know that children learn best in a school where everything – from the teaching to the educational programs to the way the classroom spaces are designed – is geared to giving children what they need when they need it. The Town School is committed to elementary coeducation, cultivating the joy of learning in a rigorous and nurturing environment. The program balances the traditional and innovative, providing each child the opportunity to develop intellectual curiosity, attain academic excellence and grow in self-reliance. The faculty and parents share a commitment to recognizing and developing each child's uniqueness, moral responsibility and social awareness. The Town School is a coeducational, nursery through eighth grade school. Town sets high academic and ethical standards; at the same time, we cultivate a love of learning, believing that the process of learning is as important as the result. By providing a nurturing and supportive environment, we encourage children to take risks and discover their individual gifts. In this unique setting, children exercise responsibility and assume leadership roles. We teach children to think creatively, read critically and reason logically. We stress the value of both individual learning and collaboration involving other students, teachers and parents. The broad academic program, which integrates the arts and physical education, is designed to enable all students to experience success, increase self-confidence and develop individuality.
  • Profile last updated: 03/08/2007

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About This Zipcode (10021)
School Zip (10021)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 102,078 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 78% 32%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 1.6 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $75,472 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 3.1 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 55 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (10021)


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

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