Blue School
Downtown NYC independent school. Age 2 through grade 8.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
198 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CONSAT Sports League
Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CONSAT Sports League
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Blue School offer?
Blue School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Blue School?
The application deadline for Blue School is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 3/2/2020
My son has been at Blue School since K. I looked at a range of schools, traditional, progressive, and everything in between (which many private schools end up being, at least in elementary). It's an inquiry-based program that ask kids to think deeply and to question, something that does not come easily to my son, but it's the type of education I was hoping for and the challenge he needs. Academics are taught in an engaging way, taking children's development and interest into account without sacrificing rigor. There are no grades and testing starts gradually, assessments are ongoing, narrative reports are insightful and have been spot on from year to year for my son. Kids learn how to present their work early and as they get older reflect on their learning strengths and weaknesses. Technology is used in a balanced way. Nice kids, smart families. And the newer middle school is strong, high school placements have been very positive. If you are looking for a challenging progressive school that looks at the whole child, it's an amazing place.
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