Is U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL a good school?

Published quality ratings aren't available for U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.

What grades does U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL serve?

U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.

How do students get into U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL?

U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.

Is U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL public, charter, or private?

U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a private school.

What neighborhood is U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in?

U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan.

U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

At a Glance

A globally-minded school with deep UN roots and an international student body

Best suited for

Families — especially those with an international, diplomatic, or globally-mobile background — who want a rigorous IB education in a genuinely diverse community, and who are comfortable with a higher tuition and a less transit-convenient East Side commute.

What stands out

Direct connection to the United Nations and a student body that genuinely reflects global mobility, including many children of diplomats and international professionals
Full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme in the lower school and the IB Diploma Programme in the upper school, with unusual offerings like IB Theatre and IB Film
A music program built on standards-based instruction, signaling serious investment in arts beyond electives
Tutorial House in the Upper School, which provides additional academic structure and support

Things to consider

Tuition in the $46,856–$52,167 range puts this among the more expensive Manhattan private schools — financial aid availability is worth asking about directly
Parents mention a significant homework load, so families should be ready for a demanding academic culture
The school's location near FDR Drive is not near major subway lines; the nearest stations are a 12- to 17-minute walk, which affects the daily commute
The UN-focused identity is a strong draw for some families and not the right fit for others — if global-mindedness isn't central to what you want, this may feel like an awkward match
Parent sentiment is highly positive overall, but the most common caveat in reviews is the intensity of the workload

Identity

The School Describes Its Program As Rigorous, Age-Appropriate, And Culturally Broad — Designed To Produce Active Learners And Informed Global Citizens. The UN'S Spirit And Ideals Are Woven Into The School'S Identity Rather Than Treated As Decoration.

A private school organized around the ideals of the United Nations, blending rigorous academics with cultural breadth. The student body is notably international, and the IB framework runs from the primary years through the diploma program.

Community

Very High — Families Consistently Describe The School As Genuinely International, With Students From Many Countries And A Meaningful Share Of Diplomatic And Globally-Relocated Families.

The community is one of the school's defining features. Parents describe a very diverse international student body, often including children of diplomats and globally-mobile families. Reviews consistently highlight excellent teacher accessibility — parents say teachers are reachable, responsive, and engaged with individual students.

Neighborhood

Murray Hill-Kips Bay

The school sits in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, an East Side neighborhood with a high median household income ($137,070), low poverty rate (7.9%), and a highly educated population (82.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher). It is a neighborhood shaped by professionals and established households.

The commute is one of the more notable tradeoffs. The nearest subway is the 1 Av station on the L line, about a 12-minute walk, with the 28 St (6) and 33 St (6) stations a bit farther at 15 and 17 minutes respectively. This is a school where driving or arranging a car service is often the more practical option, especially with younger children.

Notable Programs

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma ProgrammeIB Theatre courseIB Film courseStandards-based Music programTutorial House (Upper School)

What Parents Are Saying

Highly positive. Parents describe the school as rigorous with strong academic preparation. Notable for very diverse international student body (many children of diplomats and international business professionals), excellent teacher accessibility, and strong college preparation. Some mention significant homework load.

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL a good school?: Published quality ratings aren't available for U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.
What grades does U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL serve?: U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL?: U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL public, charter, or private?: U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a private school.
What neighborhood is U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in?: U N INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan.