Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manhattan Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manhattan Charter School's student population of 184 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Changing the World, One Curious Mind at a Time
School Rankings
Manhattan Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3088 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
65%
31%
Black
29%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhattan Charter School's ranking?
Manhattan Charter School is ranked #3088 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Manhattan Charter School often compared to?
Manhattan Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 142 Amalia Castro, P.s. 110 Florence Nightingale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Manhattan Charter School?
184 students attend Manhattan Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Manhattan Charter School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manhattan Charter School?
Manhattan Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manhattan Charter School offer ?
Manhattan Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manhattan Charter School part of?
Manhattan Charter School is part of Manhattan Charter School District.
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