Is CHILDREN'S ACADEMY a good school?

Published quality ratings aren't available for CHILDREN'S ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

What grades does CHILDREN'S ACADEMY serve?

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.

How do students get into CHILDREN'S ACADEMY?

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.

Is CHILDREN'S ACADEMY public, charter, or private?

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY is a private school.

What neighborhood is CHILDREN'S ACADEMY in?

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY is in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan.

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

At a Glance

A Tiny, Nonsectarian Primary School With Uncommon Personal Attention

Best suited for

Families seeking an intensely personalized, small-scale educational experience for their early elementary children — particularly those who value diversity, nonsectarian settings, and close teacher-student relationships over athletic programs, school spirit, or larger peer communities. Best for parents who want their pre-K through 5th grader to be genuinely known and nurtured in a one-on-one environment.

What stands out

2:1 student-teacher ratio — nearly unprecedented in NYC private schools
Tiny enrollment of 59 students total (PK-5)
High diversity index (0.872) with no racial majority
Nonsectarian (no religious affiliation)
Multi-age classroom environment

Things to consider

Very small school — the entire student body fits in what most schools consider a single grade level
After 5th grade, families will need to transition to a middle school — this is only a primary school
The peer group is extremely limited — children may have fewer classmates than most schools have in a single grade
Tuition for Manhattan private schools is typically high; given the extreme staffing ratios, expect premium pricing
With more teachers than students, the school may feel more like an educational pod than a traditional school

Identity

The Philosophy Here Centers On Deep, Individualized Attention. With Roughly Two Teachers For Every Student, There'S Ample Opportunity For One-On-One Instruction, Customized Pacing, And Close Relationships Between Educators And Families. As A Nonsectarian School, There'S No Religious Curriculum — The Focus Is Purely On Academic And Developmental Growth In A Secular Setting.

A nonsectarian progressive school with a 2:1 student-teacher ratio — this is extremely small and personal, with more teachers than students on campus. It serves pre-K through 5th grade as a combined-level school.

Community

Diverse

The student body of 59 students spans pre-K through 5th grade, creating a multi-age environment where older students can mentor younger ones. The diversity index of 0.872 is genuinely high — this is a racially and ethnically mixed community with 47.5% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 15.3% Asian, 8.5% Black, and 11.9% multiracial students.

Neighborhood

East Midtown-Turtle Bay

East Midtown-Turtle Bay is a residential neighborhood along the East River in Manhattan, known for its mix of diplomatic missions, apartment towers, and quiet tree-lined streets. It's family-dense (99/100) and convenient to Midtown workplaces, making it popular with dual-career households.

Highly walkable — the school sits in a neighborhood where most families can walk to school or take public transit, with easy access to the 4/5/6, E, and M trains at nearby Lexington Avenue stops.

Notable Programs

Integrated speech-language pathology in every classroom12-month academic program6:2:1 student-to-teacher ratioGroup and individual occupational therapySkill-based grouping across grade levels

What Parents Are Saying

3.7 rating from 15 reviews on GreatSchools

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHILDREN'S ACADEMY a good school?: Published quality ratings aren't available for CHILDREN'S ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.
What grades does CHILDREN'S ACADEMY serve?: CHILDREN'S ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into CHILDREN'S ACADEMY?: CHILDREN'S ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is CHILDREN'S ACADEMY public, charter, or private?: CHILDREN'S ACADEMY is a private school.
What neighborhood is CHILDREN'S ACADEMY in?: CHILDREN'S ACADEMY is in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan.