Is MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY a good school?

Published quality ratings aren't available for MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.

What grades does MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY serve?

MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.

How do students get into MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY?

MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.

Is MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY public, charter, or private?

MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY is a private school.

What neighborhood is MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY in?

MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY is in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan.

MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY

At a Glance

A tiny, personalized nonsectarian school where every child gets serious individual attention

Best suited for

Families who prioritize personalized attention and a tight-knit community over scale and extensive programming. Parents looking for a nonsectarian environment with genuine racial and ethnic diversity, and who value the ability for teachers to truly know their child as an individual. This works especially well for families in the Upper West Side area wanting a small, warm school for early childhood through elementary.

What stands out

7.4:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptional individualized attention
Tiny enrollment of 118 students creates a close-knit, family feel
Very high diversity index (0.90) for a Manhattan private school
Nonsectarian — secular environment without religious affiliation
Serves pre-K through 5th grade in one combined campus

Things to consider

Very small school means limited extracurricular breadth compared to larger institutions
At 118 total students, class sizes are very small — some families prefer more peer diversity within each grade
Private school tuition applies — specific costs not disclosed
Upper West Side location means higher cost of living in the surrounding area

IdentityThis Is A School Built Around The Idea That Smaller Is Better — That When You Keep Enrollment Tight And Ratios Low, You Get Deeper Relationships, More Responsive Teaching, And A Genuine Sense Of Community. There'S No Religious Affiliation, So The Focus Is Entirely On Academic And Social-Emotional Growth Within A Secular Framework.

A tiny nonsectarian private school serving pre-K through 5th grade on the Upper West Side, with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio that enables real personalized learning.

CommunityVery High — The Diversity Index Of 0.90 Reflects A Student Population That Is Multiracial And Multiethnic, Uncommon Among Manhattan Private Schools.

The student body is genuinely diverse — nearly 40% students of color across Hispanic, Black, Multiracial, and Asian backgrounds. At 118 students total, everyone knows each other, and there's a tight-knit, family-style feel that larger schools simply can't replicate.

NeighborhoodUpper West Side-Lincoln Square

The Upper West Side-Lincoln Square area is one of Manhattan's most family-friendly neighborhoods, with excellent density of families with children, easy access to Central Park, and a mix of residential calm with urban conveniences.

The Upper West Side is highly walkable, with good transit options and plenty of neighborhood amenities — families can often manage without a car.

Notable Programs

Occupational therapyPhysical therapySpeech and language therapyArt and music therapyAdaptive physical education and yoga

What Parents Are Saying

Mixed reviews - one highly positive Private School Review (5 stars) praises small class sizes, data-driven behavioral approach, and tailored teaching; negative Beaming Health reviews cite high turnover, understaffing, and communication issues

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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