Private School

BASIS Independent Manhattan

#36 in Best High Schools for STEM in New York

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private
PK, K-12
NEW YORK, NY
Rating 3.92 out of 5 48 reviews

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11.28.2023

A+

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Academics
grade A
Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade B+
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Sports
grade C

manhattan.basisindependent.com/?utm_source=niche&utm_medium=paid_listing&utm_campaign=enrollments&src=niche&med=paid_listing&cmp=enrollments

(347) 305-4960

795 COLUMBUS AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025

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About BASIS Independent Manhattan...

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$75

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

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.

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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.

Upcoming Events

Grades 6 - 12 Informational Tour
December 7, 8:30 am
556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
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At BASIS Independent Manhattan, students discover their passions and learn at the highest international levels in a nationally recognized academic program. Our expert teachers and time-tested BASIS Curriculum unite to inspire students to reach their fullest potential! RSVP today.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

Average SAT

1410

6 responses

Average ACT

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More About BASIS Independent Manhattan Academics

Primary Program

(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!

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Culture & Safety

Poll

58%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responses

Poll

37%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 19 responses

NA
32%
Spirit Week
32%
too early to tell.
26%
They don’t have any of those things
11%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

311

63%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses

16%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses

11%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$34,900

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

Website

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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

Poll

37%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responses

Poll

53%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responses

Poll

42%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responses

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Clubs & Activities

C+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

26%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 19 responses

37%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 19 responses

37%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 19 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C minus
Good for Families
grade A+
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

BASIS Independent Manhattan Reviews

48 reviews

Excellent school! Caring teachers. A strong and structured math curriculum that uses test books. Children are placed in different math level classes, pre-algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2, starting in 6th grade based on the placement test and teachers' interviews. Unique STEM curriculum: the school starts biology, chemistry, and physics in 6th grade, with labs. This allows the kids to be fully ready for the STEM AP classes. The homework gets checked and graded by the teachers. The syllabus is given for every class with a lot of teachers providing weekly previews for the class. A lot of teachers' hours for children to ask questions. Excellent sports facilities in Chelsea Piers are located across the street from the upper school.

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We have had children at BASIS Independent Manhattan for 4 years now (pre, during, and feels like "after" covid now). It has been a tremendous experience. Each year we are impressed with the quality of the main teacher, the breadth & depth of expertise of the subject level specialists, and the overall approach to both class level as well as smaller breakout groups that are tailored to our child's exact level of development. Those were the reasons why we chose BASIS and it has absolutely delivered for us! In addition (and this was not an initial reason why we chose BASIS, but has played out amazingly) is their new & modern facilities area breadth of fresh air compared to other Manhattan based private school alternatives.

My daughter entered Basis Independent Manhattan in 9th grade and has had an exceptional educational experience in her first year. Basis is dedicated to creating a unique academic environment with a robust college prep curriculum. There are smaller class sizes, which allow for a very hands-on learning experience in supporting each student’s needs. Teachers and staff in this caring community are committed to encouraging students to develop a solid foundation of independence while fostering academic and personal growth.

Our daughter is so happy and so are we. Thank you Team Basis, under the leadership of Head of School, LaNette Hodge, you won't find a better community leader in Manhattan who is truly shaping the vision of academic success for all and believes that our students are the number one priority.

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