The Ideal School of Manhattan is a private, independent, kindergarten through grade 12 co-ed institution that is organized around the principle of inclusion. In practice, this means differentiated and individualized instruction for students of all ability levels.
Founded in 2006 by three families with children who had Down syndrome, Ideal’s two campuses stand in close proximity on the Upper West Side, with the Lower School housed in a private, standalone, school-owned building and the Upper School occupying four floors in the B’nai Jeshrun synagogue.
A student body of around 220 and a faculty of about 90 yields a teacher-student ratio that ranges from 3-to-1 in Lower School to 4-to-1 in Upper School. General educators and learning specialists co-teach in all classrooms during the early grades, while seminar-style classes and a rotating curriculum mark the upper grades.
Music and art programs begin in kindergarten. A sample of advanced music electives indicates the scope of the program: vocal techniques, chorus, piano/keyboard, and music recording, production and composition.
Offerings in visual and expressive arts are equally robust. Extracurriculars range from clubs for dance, debate, Star Wars, cartooning, chess and motorsport, while after-school sports include volleyball, golf, cross country, basketball, and track and field.
The Ideal School of Manhattan
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
314 W 91st St,
New York, NY
177
Students
A-
School Details
Head of School
Janet L. Wolfe
Student Teacher Ratio
2:1
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$51,278
Niche Grade
B+
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B-
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
2:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
81
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
3
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
56.8%
Female
43.2%
Black
45.2%
White
23.1%
Two or more races
15.9%
Hispanic
14.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
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School Rankings
#24
Most Diverse Private HS in New York
#63
Best HS for the Arts in New York
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morgan State University
5 Students
Delaware State University
5 Students
Pace University
4 Students
Manhattanville College
4 Students
New York University
3 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
3 Students
CUNY Hunter College
3 Students
Howard University
3 Students
Hampton University
3 Students
Spelman College
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
6 Students
Political Science and Government
2 Students
Pre-Law Studies
2 Students
English
2 Students
Arts
2 Students
Journalism
2 Students
Counseling Psychology
2 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
2 Students
Literature
2 Students
African American Studies
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/30/2021
The IDEAL school was great for me. They worked with me on my reading and writing. The are a small but mighty school. They gave me personal help, that no other school did. They exposed me to Digital art which I love and I am majoring when I go to College in the fall. They helped me apply to my top three Colleges and I got into all three.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/3/2024
When my child started at Ideal in 6th grade, she did not speak. She is currently in 11th grade and participates in all of the school plays and musicals and has found her voice. The teachers are incredible at meeting the students where they are and inspiring them to learn. The teachers and administra...
11/12/2024
This is our first year at ideal. My daughter is in the second grade standard program. Best decision I’ve made so far. We love everything about ideal. The class size, the communication, events, activities, field trips, and of course the teaching and learning process. We can’t wait to see what the fut...
11/11/2024
The IDEAL School is amazing! The small classes create student engagement and excitement about learning. The High School principal leads by example and cares deeply about all the students. The inclusion model is hard to find, and IDEAL is among the best in New York City.
10/29/2024
A poorly run school. The do not walk the talk. It's all PR. Don't go near it.
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About Upper West Side
List Price Range
$468K - $14.7M
Homes For Sale
566
Average Home Value
$1,749,143
Median Lot Size
1,742 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Household Income
$160,420
% of College Grads
81.4%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
2,723 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.3%
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