MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II

MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 207 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II (MCS II) is a tuition-free public charter school located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is part of a small network that emphasizes high academic standards and a rigorous, structured curriculum. MCS II is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to the arts, integrating music education into the daily lives of its students to foster creativity, discipline, and emotional growth alongside traditional core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The school operates with a mission to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive, community-oriented environment, MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II focuses on personalized learning and character development. Their educational model encourages parental involvement and values a collaborative school culture, aiming to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools necessary for long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II at (212) 964-3792 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.