At a Glance
A boutique Jewish day school where a 6:1 ratio, dual curricula, and Hebrew immersion define the elementary years.
Best suited for
Jewish families on the Upper East Side looking for a small, values-driven elementary school where their child will be known by name and immersed in Hebrew and Judaic life.
What stands out
- A 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio is exceptional — smaller than almost any other school you'll find in the city.
- Ivrit B'Ivrit Hebrew immersion means Hebrew is taught as a living language, not just a subject.
- An award-winning math program consistently draws positive parent attention.
- Rolling admissions with no application deadline offers flexibility rare among private schools.
- A dual curriculum that integrates STEM and secular learning alongside Judaic studies, rather than treating them as separate worlds.
Things to consider
- With only 125 students total, the social universe is small — this is wonderful for closeness but means fewer peer options, especially as kids get older.
- The school stops at 5th grade, so families will need to navigate middle school admissions a few years in.
- Enrollment is racially and ethnically very homogeneous, which matters to some families more than others.
- Tuition in the low-$30Ks is at the higher end for an elementary school of this size.
- Strong Jewish identity and love for Israel are core to the program — families should be aligned with that orientation.
Identity
A coeducational Jewish day school offering a dual curriculum of General and Judaic Studies through grade 5, with an emphasis on Jewish humanistic values and global perspectives. The school describes itself as combining rigorous academics with traditional Jewish heritage, in a setting small enough for individualized attention.
Community
The student body is overwhelmingly white (98.4%), with very limited racial or ethnic diversity reflected in the enrollment data. At 125 students total, the community is tight-knit and family-like rather than anonymous. This is a school where families tend to know one another well.
Neighborhood
The school sits in Carnegie Hill, one of Manhattan's most affluent residential pockets, where median household income approaches $198,000 and 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The neighborhood is overwhelmingly family-oriented, with low poverty and a classic Upper East Side feel. Long-time residents describe a quiet, residential blocks-within-blocks environment.
Getting here is easy on transit: the 6 train at 68 St-Hunter College is roughly a 2-minute walk, with the M/Q at Lexington Av/63 St about 5 minutes away and the Q at 72 St about 6 minutes.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents describe the school as a boutique Jewish day school with warm, family-friendly atmosphere; outstanding academics with award-winning math teachers; small class sizes with individualized attention; excellent balance of secular and Jewish studies; strong values and love for Israel; kids are happy and eager to attend
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.
- What grades does RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY serve?
- RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY?
- RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY public, charter, or private?
- RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY in?
- RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER PARK EAST DAY is in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan.