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River School (The)

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 2

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About River School (The)

River School (The) serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in New York, New York. Enrollment was 499 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. There are about 15.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (32 teachers in all). It is one of 118 schools in New York City Geographic District # 2. Federal locale data places it in a large city. Within 5 miles there are 823 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	425 E 35th St, New York, NY 10016
Phone	(212) 251-6640
School district	New York City Geographic District # 2
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	499
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32
Students per teacher	15.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007706371). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does River School (The) serve?

River School (The) serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend River School (The)?

River School (The) reported 499 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River School (The)?

About 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 499 students and 32 teachers in federal data.

Is River School (The) a public or charter school?

River School (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is River School (The) in?

River School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District # 2. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-2/

Where is River School (The) located?

River School (The) is at 425 E 35th St, New York, NY 10016. The phone number is (212) 251-6640.

How many other schools are near River School (The)?

There are 823 other schools within 5 miles of River School (The) in our directory.