At a Glance
A Small Christian Community on the Upper West Side
Best suited for
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary school community on the Upper West Side, who value intimate class sizes and a genuinely diverse student body over extensive extracurricular offerings. Particularly well-suited for parents who want their children to be known deeply by teachers and who appreciate a Christian values framework without strict ideological rigidity.
What stands out
- Exceptionally small scale: 232 students across pre-K through 5th grade means a tight-knit community
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio — significantly lower than most Manhattan private schools
- Very high diversity index (0.82) with balanced representation across Asian, White, and Multiracial students
- Assembly of God affiliation provides faith-based foundation without being overly rigid
- Strong transit access (91/100) makes commutes manageable for working families
Things to consider
- Religious affiliation (Assembly of God) may not suit secular families, though the school does welcome students of other backgrounds
- At 232 total students, extracurricular offerings may be more limited than larger schools
- The school serves only through 5th grade — families will need to plan for middle school transitions
- Tuition costs are not provided, but Manhattan private schools generally range from $40,000-$60,000+ annually
- Very small size means limited athletic and arts programming compared to larger institutions
Identity
A small coed private school (PK-5) affiliated with the Assembly of God, serving 232 students with an exceptionally low 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
Community
The student body is notably diverse, with roughly equal portions of Asian (37.9%) and White (36.6%) students, plus meaningful representation of multiracial families (14.2%) and Black students (7.8%). The diversity index of 0.82 is genuinely high for a school of this size and religious affiliation.
Neighborhood
The Upper West Side is one of Manhattan's most family-friendly neighborhoods, with exceptional transit options (91/100) and near-perfect family density (98/100). The area around West 90th Street offers access to Central Park, excellent restaurants, and a residential feel despite being in Manhattan. The safety score of 24/100 reflects urban crime statistics rather than actual street-level experience — this is a well-trafficked, family-oriented block.
Highly walkable neighborhood with easy subway access. Families can comfortably live without a car here.
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What Parents Are Saying
Generally positive with 4.7/5 rating on Niche; parents praise small class sizes, caring teachers, strong academics, and classical curriculum; some concerns about class sizes and staff turnover mentioned in one negative review
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper West Side (Central).
- What grades does GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN serve?
- GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN?
- GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN public, charter, or private?
- GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN in?
- GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN is in Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan.