At a Glance
An ultra-small, personalized learning environment in the heart of Manhattan
Best suited for
Families seeking an ultra-small, highly personalized schooling environment where their child will receive near-one-on-one attention. Particularly well-suited for parents who value intimate class sizes over breadth of programs, and who are comfortable with a school that reports unusual demographic data. Ideal for families prioritising a convenient Manhattan location with excellent walkability and transit access.
What stands out
- Extraordinarily low 1.5:1 student-teacher ratio — among the smallest in NYC
- Tiny enrollment of 150 students creates an intimate, family-like atmosphere
- Serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in a combined setting
- Located in a prime, transit-rich Manhattan neighborhood with high walkability
- Nonsectarian and coeducational with a progressive approach
Things to consider
- The 1.5:1 ratio likely means the school employs a very high number of teachers relative to students, which may reflect a specialized educational model — understand what this looks like in practice
- Demographic data shows 100% Multiracial/Other — clarify with the school how they categorize students and whether this reflects your family's needs
- At 150 students total across PK-5, class sizes may be very small — consider whether your child thrives in intimate settings
- As a private school, tuition will be significant — factor this into your decision
- The extremely small scale may limit extracurricular options compared to larger schools
Identity
A nonsectarian, coeducational private school with a 1.5:1 student-teacher ratio — this is an extremely small and intimate learning environment where each student receives near-one-on-one attention.
Community
With only 150 students across all grades, this is a tight-knit community where families and faculty know each other well. The student body is reported as 100% Multiracial/Other, indicating the school may categorize students differently than traditional demographic reporting or serve a specific population.
Neighborhood
The school sits in one of Manhattan's most convenient neighborhoods — Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square. This area offers excellent access to transit, parks like Madison Square Park, and a wide range of family-friendly amenities.
This is a highly walkable neighborhood with exceptional family density (90/100), making it accessible for families living across Manhattan and beyond.
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What Parents Are Saying
limited parent reviews available; one Yelp review from September 2025 mentions concerns about an incident at Mount Vernon campus
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is REBECCA SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for REBECCA SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square.
- What grades does REBECCA SCHOOL serve?
- REBECCA SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into REBECCA SCHOOL?
- REBECCA SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is REBECCA SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- REBECCA SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is REBECCA SCHOOL in?
- REBECCA SCHOOL is in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan.