At a Glance
Tiny by Design: An Intentionally Small Faith-Based Elementary on the Upper West Side
Families seeking an ultra-small, faith-based elementary community on the Upper West Side where individualized attention is the priority. Particularly well-suited for parents who value knowing every family in the school, want a strongly contained environment for their young children, and are comfortable with a racially homogeneous student body. The 4.7:1 ratio will appeal to those who want their Pre-K through 5th graders to have significant teacher interaction and support.
- Tiny scale — only 42 students in the entire school
- Extraordinarily low student-teacher ratio of 4.7:1 — each child gets significant individual attention
- Faith-based foundation with Church of God in Christ affiliation
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one small community
- Coeducational setting on the Upper West Side
- No racial or ethnic diversity in the student body — families seeking diverse environments should note this
- Very small size means limited peer options and social dynamics
- With just 42 students across six grades, class sizes are extremely small but extracurricular options may be limited
- The 100% white population is unusual for NYC, which is highly diverse
- Small schools can feel claustrophobic for some families — this is very intimate
A tiny faith-based elementary school with 42 students and an extraordinarily low student-teacher ratio of 4.7:1, affiliated with the Church of God in Christ.
The student body is entirely white (100%), representing zero diversity. With only 42 students across all grades, this is an intimate community where families will know one another well.
Located on the Upper West Side (Central), this school sits in one of Manhattan's most family-dense neighborhoods. The area offers rich cultural resources, easy access to Central Park, and a strong community feel typical of this beloved Manhattan neighborhood.
The Upper West Side is highly walkable, with excellent transit connections and countless family-friendly amenities within reach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is GAN ALIYA a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for GAN ALIYA yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper West Side (Central).
- What grades does GAN ALIYA serve?
- GAN ALIYA serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into GAN ALIYA?
- GAN ALIYA runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is GAN ALIYA public, charter, or private?
- GAN ALIYA is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GAN ALIYA in?
- GAN ALIYA is in Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan.
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