At a Glance
An Intimate High School Where Every Voice Gets Heard
Families seeking an intimate, college-preparatory high school experience where their teenager will be known as an individual, not a number. Ideal for students who thrive in small settings with significant teacher attention, and for families who prioritize community over athletics or school spirit. Works especially well for students who might get lost in larger high school environments.
- Tiny enrollment (57 students total) creates a genuine community feel — not just small classes, but a school where everyone knows everyone
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio means teachers can actually personalize feedback and support
- Nonsectarian and progressive — no religious affiliation, open to all
- High school only (grades 9-12) means four years of continuity with the same peer cohort
- Located in a family-friendly Manhattan neighborhood with high walkability
- Very small size means limited extracurricular options — no large athletics programs or diverse clubs
- With roughly 14 students per grade, the social pool is tight — this is either ideal or challenging depending on your child
- No middle school means students enter as freshmen, so there's no feeder relationship with younger grades
- Cost considerations: small private schools often carry premium tuition without the facilities of larger institutions
Beekman operates as a nonsectarian, college-preparatory high school with an enrollment of only 57 students. The 6:1 student-teacher ratio is exceptional for New York City private schools and signals real personal attention — not just a marketing number.
The student body is predominantly white (56%), with meaningful Asian (17.5%) and Black (14%) representation. The diversity index of 0.77 indicates reasonably diverse mix for a private school of this size.
East Midtown-Turtle Bay is a residential neighborhood near the United Nations and Grand Central, known for its tree-lined streets and proximity to the East River. It's a classic Manhattan family pocket — quiet enough for students to walk to school, connected enough to feel central.
As a Manhattan school, Beekman is highly walkable from surrounding neighborhoods. Students can easily commute from the Upper East Side, Murray Hill, or across the East River via nearby subway lines.
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What Parents Are Saying
Overwhelmingly positive. Parents praise small class sizes (average 7 students), dedicated and caring teachers, personalized attention, flexible programs, and transformative academic experiences. Multiple reviews mention teachers as 'excellent and caring' and the school as a 'hidden gem' that helped students thrive academically and gain college readiness.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BEEKMAN SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BEEKMAN SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.
- What grades does BEEKMAN SCHOOL serve?
- BEEKMAN SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into BEEKMAN SCHOOL?
- BEEKMAN SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BEEKMAN SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BEEKMAN SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BEEKMAN SCHOOL in?
- BEEKMAN SCHOOL is in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan.
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