Manhattan Charter School

Manhattan Charter School is a K-5 elementary charter school located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, serving a small student body of 182. The school has a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency (49%) and Math proficiency (42%) are below the citywide median, falling closer to the 25th percentile, and some reports indicate a decline in state rankings over recent years. Despite academic challenges, parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% positive responses on recent surveys. Parents praise the dedicated and friendly teachers, noting a strong sense of community where staff know students by name. The school offers distinctive programs, including daily music instruction and French lessons, with opportunities for 5th graders to join a brass band. It operates with a longer school year and day, including in-classroom breakfast. A notable concern is the school's 12% suspension rate, which is high for an elementary school.