The Smith School
The Smith School is a fully accredited, co-educational, independent day school offering mainstream and remediation classes for grades 6-12.
We provide a challenging program in an intimate, small school setting using multi-sensory teaching methods and individual learning styles to optimize academic success.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 44 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- The Smith School: Making a Difference - 09/17/2015The Smith School describes itself as a "Small School with a Big Heart." This month it is celebrating its 25th year of making a difference for special students in New ...moreYork City.In 1990 founder and Smith School Director Karen Smith had seen many students struggle with their academics in the city`s public and private schools. "I felt there was a need for misplaced students who weren`t receiving the services they needed to be successful," Smith said. Her solution was to create a school that takes into account each individual student`s distinct needs and learning styles. The school`s approach is to empower good teachers "to awaken the latent potential of all our students to succeed academically, to grow emotionally, and to overcome with success the various challenges each day brings." hide
Top Rankings
The Smith School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
individualized education, learning differences
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
96%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Tuition Notes
Grades 7 & 8 is $45,000
Grades 9, 10, 11 is $47,000
Grades 12 is $47,500
*Extended day program available for an additional $12,000
Acceptance Rate
65%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Daniel Madden
Admissions Associate
Allison Block
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Coding & Web Design Club, Debate/Philosophy Club, Drama, Minecraft Club, Peer Tutoring Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art & Design Club, Film Club, Music Club
Chess Club, Coding & Web Design Club, Debate/Philosophy Club, Drama, Minecraft Club, Peer Tutoring Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art & Design Club, Film Club, Music Club
School Notes
- Rolling Admissions
- Coeducational/Grades 6-12
- Individualized Programs
- College Preparatory
- Small Class Size
- Teacher:Student Ratio 1:5
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The nearest high school to The Smith School is The Geneva School of Manhattan (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Manhattan Country School (0.1 miles away)
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