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BASIS Independent Manhattan
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  • Private
  • NEW YORK, NY
Private School

BASIS Independent Manhattan

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B+
    4. College Prep
      grade A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade C+
    6. Sports
      grade C

    About

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    No data available  

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $43,700
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
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    Average Financial Aid
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    From BASIS Independent Manhattan

    When students love to learn, they excel! At BASIS Independent Manhattan, we seek to empower your child with a well-rounded education - one that encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery as we prepare each child for the next step in their educational journey.

    We are now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year for PreK-Grade 12. We have two campus locations:

    Lower School (PreK-Grade 5) | Upper West Side

    Upper School (Grades 6-12) | Chelsea

    BASIS Independent Manhattan, home of the Wildcats, is a PreK-Grade 12 private school providing students an internationally benchmarked curriculum. The BASIS Curriculum offers an advanced program brought to life by passionate Subject Expert Teachers in a culture of support. Our curriculum prioritizes foundational knowledge through a diverse selection of courses such as fine arts, engineering, logic, history, differentiated mathematics, Mandarin, and more.

    Students also engage in club and athletic offerings.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
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    Average SAT
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    Average ACT
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    Primary Program

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    (1) Our Early Learning and Primary Program (PK-Grade 5) is rooted in coursework in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes connections between disciplines. (2) Two-teachers in every classroom as students rotate from classroom to classroom learning from a Subject Expert Teacher. (3) Courses such as Fine Arts, Engineering, History, English, Math, and READ. (4) We build a love for learning!

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    291
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $34,200
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No data available  
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    grade C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
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    Living in the Area

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade A+
    3. Housing
      grade C minus
    Median Household Income
    $143,644
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,262
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $1,490,386
    National
    $244,900

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