At a Glance
A French-Language International School With Deep Personal Attention
Families seeking French-language immersion in an intimate, personalized setting. Parents who value a close-knit community over large-scale programming and who are committed to the multilingual, international education pathway. Best fit for families already oriented toward private school and comfortable with the French-immersion model.
- French-language immersion from Pre-K onward — students learn in French across subjects
- Exceptional small scale: only 215 students total across grades PK-5
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio means significant individual attention
- International curriculum preparing students for global school systems
- Gramercy neighborhood offers strong family community infrastructure
- Tuition for private elementary schools in Manhattan typically runs $50,000-$60,000+ annually — families should confirm current costs
- French-language instruction requires a commitment; parents should consider whether immersion aligns with their child's and family's language goals
- The predominantly white student body may feel less diverse than some families prefer
- Limited grades (through 5th) means families will need to plan for middle school transitions
- Smaller enrollment can mean fewer extracurricular options compared to larger schools
A nonsectarian private school delivering a French-language international curriculum in a coeducational setting. The extremely low student-teacher ratio signals an environment where personalization and individual attention are central to the approach.
The student body skews predominantly white (79.5%), with meaningful representation from Black (10.2%) and Asian (7.9%) families. The diversity index of 0.51 indicates moderate diversity by private school standards, though the community is less demographically varied than some Manhattan alternatives.
Gramercy is one of Manhattan's most established residential neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and family-oriented feel. With a family density score of 98 out of 100, this is a neighborhood where families with children are the norm, not the exception.
Gramercy is highly walkable and well-served by transit, making it accessible from much of Manhattan. The location on 22nd Street places it within easy reach of several subway lines.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly positive reviews praise small class sizes, amazing teachers, strong academic program, supportive community, and effective bilingual education. Parents describe it as a 'phenomenal school' with 'depth and breadth of learning' and teachers who are 'extremely involved and amazing'
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Gramercy.
- What grades does ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK serve?
- ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK?
- ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK public, charter, or private?
- ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK in?
- ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK is in Gramercy, Manhattan.
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