At a Glance
A Tiny, Intimate K-5 Community in the Heart of the Financial District
Families seeking an intimate, relationship-driven school experience where their child will be known deeply by teachers. This fits parents who value small scale over extensive programming, who live or work in Lower Manhattan, and who want their elementary-age child in a genuinely small community rather than a larger institution. Best for children who thrive in close-knit environments where they can't slip through the cracks.
- Extraordinary small scale: only 85 students across pre-K through 5th grade
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest in Manhattan private schools
- Located in a family-friendly FiDi neighborhood with high walkability
- Moderate diversity for a Manhattan private school
- Older students naturally mentor younger ones in a multi-age community
- Very small enrollment means limited extracurricular options and social circle
- Tiny faculty (15 teachers) means some subjects may be taught by generalists
- At 67% white, the student body is less diverse than the city itself
- Parents seeking a larger school community or more robust athletics/arts programs may find this too small
- The Financial District location may feel disconnected from other Manhattan neighborhoods
A nonsectarian private school serving 85 students from pre-K through 5th grade, Titus is defined by its extraordinary small size and intimate scale. With only 15 full-time teachers, this is a place where teachers genuinely know each student's strengths, struggles, and personality.
With 85 students spread across six grade levels (pre-K through 5th), the student body is small enough that older students naturally mentor younger ones. The diversity index of 0.67 indicates meaningful representation across racial and ethnic groups — more diverse than many Manhattan private schools, though white students comprise just over two-thirds of enrollment.
The Financial District and Battery Park City have evolved into one of Manhattan's most family-dense neighborhoods. The area offers waterfront access at the Esplanade, proximity to several public parks, and a growing network of local businesses. It's a neighborhood that surprises many parents who think of FiDi as purely a business district.
Highly walkable — the school is situated in a neighborhood where many families can walk to school, and the area is well-served by multiple subway lines. The family density score of 93 reflects a strong presence of children and family-oriented infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is TITUS SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for TITUS SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Financial District-Battery Park City.
- What grades does TITUS SCHOOL serve?
- TITUS SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into TITUS SCHOOL?
- TITUS SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is TITUS SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- TITUS SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is TITUS SCHOOL in?
- TITUS SCHOOL is in Financial District-Battery Park City, Manhattan.
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