Pine Street School vs. Avenues The World School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pine Street School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Avenues The World School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
At Pine Street School, it's not just about where your child goes to school-it's about who they become. From age one through Middle School, Pine Street School offers a globally minded education with Mandarin and Spanish immersion, powered by the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
Located in Lower Manhattan, our students explore with curiosity, speak with purpose, and act with compassion.
Here, your child is known, nurtured, and challenged to grow into their most confident self. Because at Pine Street School, we're not just preparing students for high school-we're supporting every step toward a brighter future.
Our application for the 2026-27 school year will be available mid-August. Learn more
The best way to get to know Avenues is to attend one of our upcoming events, both in-person and virtual, where you will have opportunities to meet members of the community and learn more about Avenues' unique programs. We look forward to seeing you there! View all events
Grades Offered
NS-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
2014
2012
Students Body
Total Students
360 students
1900 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
30
200
Pre-K Students
60
90
Kindergarten Students
36
110
Grade 1 Students
36
114
Grade 2 Students
36
114
Grade 3 Students
36
114
Grade 4 Students
36
114
Grade 5 Students
36
114
Grade 6 Students
18
119
Grade 7 Students
18
119
Grade 8 Students
18
124
Grade 9 Students
-
140
Grade 10 Students
-
140
Grade 11 Students
-
144
Grade 12 Students
-
144
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
436 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
80%
Average Class Size
18
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
4:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1410
Average ACT score
n/a
32
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Black, white, and grey articles of clothing with no large brand names visible)
(Black, white, and grey articles of clothing with no large brand names visible)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 2
Tuition Cost
$47,353
$72,300
Tuition Notes
n/a
Avenues seeks to build a student body that reflects the diversity of each community it serves. As our mission states, we aim to be, “humble about [our] gifts and generous of spirit.” In addition to the work done by our students, staff and parents through Avenues community engagement initiatives, our financial assistance program is one more manifestation of that commitment. For the 2021-22 school year, Avenues provided nearly $15 million in aid to families who qualified for financial aid.At Avenues New York, financial aid is typically available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. We encourage you to consider Avenues even if you cannot afford the full cost of tuition, as financial aid may be available. Our team is committed to helping you navigate this process.The primary responsibility for tuition rests with the family, and each family is expected to fully utilize its own resources before requesting financial aid. Avenues recognizes the uniqueness of each situation and tailors aid packages to meet the demonstrated needs of each qualified family.
% on Financial Aid
25%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$49,000
Admissions Director
Holly Singh
David Buckwald
Admissions Associate
n/a
Janie Ruiz-Yang
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
98
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Debate ClubDrama Club
Film ClubJunior Model United Nations
Arts and Music Programs:
CeramicsChess Class
ChoirCoding Class
Cooking ClassesFine Arts Program
Music LessonsMusic Program
Performing Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance ClassesKarate Classes
Physical EducationTennis Lessons
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Amnesty ClubArts 4 The Mind
Asians at AvenuesAvenues Aerospace Engineering Club
Avenues Anti-Racist AssociationAvenues Auto and Engineering Club
Avenues Computer EngineeringAvenues Oasis
Avenues Science JournalAvenuesSci
BizTheoryBlack Student Union
Ceramics ClubChinese Martial Arts
Coding ClubConnect with Your Community
Cubing ClubDesign for Impact
Digital DesignDigital Visual Arts Club
Dungeons and Dragons ClubEconomics Club
Education For AllEmergency Medicine Club
Entrepreneurship ClubEquity and Inclusion Committee
Ethics ClubFeminist Student Union
Film ClubFilm/Acting Club
Financial Literacy MagazineFit for Finance
Food and Hunger AdvocacyFood Magazine Club
French ClubGame Design Club
Girls Who CodeHistory Club
In on TenthInternational Student Council
Jazz ClubJewish Culture Club
Knit and Crochet ClubKomera
Kung Fu ClubLatinX Club
Law ReviewMath Club
Middle Grades PublicationMilitary Defense and Mechanics
Mindfulness and MeditationMission to Equalize Education
Mock TrialModel UN
Move for CharityPainting and Drawing Club
peer leadershipPenumbra
Philosophy ClubPhysics is F=un
Ping Pong ClubPolitical Discussion
Queer Straight Alliance (QSA)Remote Control Racing Club
Robotics TeamRoll for Initiative
Save the ChildrenScience
SisterhoodSocial Justice Through Film
Spanish ClubSports Analytics Club
STEM OutreachThe “Board” Game Club
The Avenues Investor MagazineThe Aviator Weekly
The DiversityThe Finance Club
The Get to College ProjectThe Highliner
The Service Learning ClubThe Women of Color Association (WOCA)
TREEageUltimate Frisbee Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club (en español)UNICEF Club
Upper Division Book ClubUpper Grades Debate
VALORANT Esports ClubWorld Cup Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
DanceDrama Program
Fine Arts ProgramMusic Program
Private Music LessonsSinging
Visual Arts Program