At a Glance
A tiny, intimate school where every child is genuinely known
Families in Gramercy or nearby neighborhoods seeking an intimate, personalized education for young children (pre-K through 5th) in a genuinely diverse community. Best for parents who prioritize relationship-driven education over competitive programming and who are comfortable with a very small school environment. Families should be prepared to navigate middle school options after 5th grade.
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptionally personal
- 102 total students across pre-K through 5th grade — truly small
- Diversity index of 0.8464 — unusually diverse for a Manhattan private school
- Nonsectarian — no religious programming
- Gramercy location — family-friendly neighborhood with strong community feel
- Very small school — if your child thrives in larger settings, this may feel too intimate
- Only goes through 5th grade — families will need to navigate middle school placement
- Private tuition — no data provided, but expect Manhattan private school costs
- Tiny size means limited extracurricular depth compared to larger schools
- Limited information publicly available about specific curricula or programs
LearningSpring describes itself as a nonsectarian progressive school, and that translates to a place that prioritizes small class sizes and personalized attention over bells and whistles. With only 102 students across pre-K through 5th grade, this is genuinely a community where teachers know every child by name — not as a boast, but as a structural reality.
The student body is notably diverse — 48% white, 23.5% Hispanic, 9.8% Black, 8.8% Asian, and nearly 10% multiracial. The diversity index of 0.8464 is genuinely high for Manhattan private schools, which often trend heavily white. This isn't a homogeneous prep-school crowd.
Gramercy is one of Manhattan's most family-friendly neighborhoods — tree-lined, relatively quiet, and with a 98/100 family density score. It's the kind of place where you can let older kids walk a few blocks and feel okay about it. The neighborhood has a neighborhood feel despite being centrally located.
Gramercy is highly walkable and transit-accessible, with easy access to the 6 train and multiple bus lines. Families in the neighborhood can often manage without a car entirely.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - some parents praise warm, supportive community and individualized attention; others describe toxic culture with unrealistic expectations and high pressure; staff reviews note concerns about employee treatment
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Gramercy.
- What grades does LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL serve?
- LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL?
- LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL in?
- LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL is in Gramercy, Manhattan.
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