Bank Street School for Children

What Bank Street School for Children does

Bank Street School for Children is a private, nonprofit progressive independent school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan at 610 West 112th Street, operating as a division of Bank Street College of Education. Founded by Lucy Sprague Mitchell in 1916 as the Bureau of Educational Experiments and established as a full-scale school in 1954, it serves approximately 414 students from preschool through 8th grade using a developmental-interaction pedagogy that emphasizes social-emotional learning, racial-justice curriculum, and whole-child development. The school operates a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with 65% of teachers and two-thirds of head teachers holding degrees from the affiliated Bank Street Graduate School of Education.

The institution's core product is its year-round preschool-through-8th-grade program, supplemented by an Extended Day after-school program, a School Lunch Program delivered in partnership with Butter Beans Kitchen, and a Summer Camp division open to children outside the regular enrollment. The Summer Camp offers tiered programs (Lower Camp for Pre-K through Grade 1, Middle Camp for Grades 2-4, Visual & Performance Arts Camp for Grades 5-8) priced at $2,590-$4,440 per session, plus After Camp programming at $90-$135 per day. The school's technology stack consists entirely of third-party administrative platforms — Campium for registration, Magnus Health for health records management, and Bank Street Central as the parent portal — with no proprietary ed-tech products.

Bank Street generates revenue through three primary streams: tuition and fees for the academic year (annual tuition not publicly disclosed), summer camp tuition, and a development operation comprising an Annual Fund, the 1916 Giving Society (donors of $1,916+), planned giving, and endowment support. The go-to-market model is traditional admissions-driven, leveraging the school's website (school.bankstreet.edu), social media presence, open houses, virtual tours, and a strong alumni referral network. The institution serves families on the Upper West Side of NYC and operates within a single U.S. geography with no international footprint.

Name

Bank Street School for Children

Legal name

Bank Street College of Education

Website

https://school.bankstreet.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bank Street School for Children is a private progressive independent school on Manhattan's Upper West Side, serving approximately 414 students from preschool through 8th grade as a division of Bank Street College of Education, founded in 1916 and known for its developmental-interaction pedagogy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Progressive Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Progressive education
• Private school
• Summer camp programs
• Early childhood education
• Preschool through eighth grade

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Bank Street School for Children generates primary revenue through tuition charges for its preschool through 8th grade programs. The school also operates a summer camp program with separate tuition fees for 3-week sessions and 5-week programs, with additional fees for after-camp programming. Lunch services are provided through Butter Beans Kitchen for additional fees.
2. Donations and Annual Fund: The school receives charitable contributions through its Annual Fund, the 1916 Giving Society (recognizing donors of $1,916+ annually), planned giving programs including bequests and IRA charitable rollovers, and endowment support. Foundation and government grants also contribute to institutional funding.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Separate revenue stream from summer camp operations serving children entering pre-K through 8th grade. Programs include Lower Camp, Middle Camp, and Visual & Performance Arts Camp with tiered pricing based on session length (3-week sessions at $2,590-$2,775, 5-week program at $4,440). After Camp programming available for additional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bank Street School for Children is a private progressive education institution serving children from preschool through 8th grade on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The school delivers year-round academic programs based on a developmental-interaction approach, emphasizing social-emotional development, academic excellence, and racial justice education. It also operates a summer camp program with tiered offerings for children ages 4-13, plus extended-day after-school programming.

Product overview

Bank Street School for Children is a private progressive education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs: the core School for Children (Preschool through 8th Grade), an Extended Day after-school program, and a Summer Camp division with Lower Camp (Pre-K to Grade 1), Middle Camp (Grades 2-4), Visual and Performance Arts Camp (Grades 5-8), and After Camp programming. The institution also provides a School Lunch Program through Butter Beans Kitchen. The programs are unified by Bank Street's progressive education philosophy emphasizing play-based learning, social-emotional development, social justice, and community building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bank Street School for Children (Preschool-Grade 8) A private progressive education school serving children from preschool through 8th grade on the Upper West Side of New York City. The school implements a developmental-interaction approach rooted in progressive education philosophy, emphasizing social-emotional development, academic excellence, and social justice curriculum.
• Bank Street Summer Camp A recreational summer camp program for children entering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade (ages 4 to 13), including children outside the Bank Street School for Children program. The camp follows Bank Street's progressive philosophy with focus on play, creativity, social justice, and community building.
• Lower Camp (Pre-K to Grade 1) Summer camp program for campers entering pre-K to first grade featuring Spanish, STEAM, sports activities, swim instruction twice weekly, weekly field trips, and outdoor play at Riverside Park or the outdoor playdeck. Campers are divided into groups of approximately 15 children with a 1:5 staff-to-child ratio.
• Middle Camp (Grades 2-4) Summer camp program for campers entering second through fourth grade featuring specialty focuses including Food Science, Woodworking, Drama, Cooking, Sports, and Ceramics. Campers participate in instructional swim twice weekly, weekly field trips, and sports and movement classes.
• Visual and Performance Arts Camp (Grades 5-8) The Creative Collective, an upper camp program for campers entering fifth through eighth grade focusing on script writing, character development, set design, and A/V setup with hands-on experience in sound, lighting, and backstage operations. Each session culminates in a final performance or showcase.
• After Camp Programming Extended day programming available from 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM for all camp age groups featuring enrichment activities including Paper Art, Builders & Makers, Cooking, and Rhythm & Movement.
• Extended Day Program After-school programming at the School for Children providing extended care and enrichment activities beyond regular school hours.
• School Lunch Program A nutritious lunch program provided by Butter Beans Kitchen featuring fresh, hot meals daily, a salad bar with seasonal ingredients, and international cuisines reflecting Bank Street's commitment to diversity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates attend prestigious high schools and colleges, prepared with confidence and self-awareness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Butter Beans KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButter Beans Kitchen provides fresh, hot meals daily and a salad bar for the school lunch program. They prepare meals based on seasonal ingredients and include cuisines from around the world, reflecting Bank Street's commitment to diversity. The company is also intentional about minimizing waste using reusable dishes.
• CampiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationCampium is the online registration and management system used for Bank Street Summer Camp. Families set up profiles, select programs, update information, and make payments through this platform.
• Magnus Health SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationMagnus Health SMR is the secure system used for submitting and managing camper health information, including medical forms, allergies, and emergency contact data.
• 92nd Street Y (92NY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 92NY pool facility is used for the Summer Camp swim program. The pool has depths ranging from 3.5-8 feet, water temperature of 82-84 degrees, and uses an ozone purification system. Red Cross-certified lifeguards monitor all pool activities.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Summer Camp uses the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program for swim instruction, allowing campers to progress at their own pace in a safe environment. All swim instructors are Red Cross certified.
• 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers EastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1199 SEIU families registered through the Childcare Fund can attend 3-4 consecutive weeks of camp with fund payment, or receive maximum financial aid awards for additional weeks. This partnership provides access to camp for healthcare union member families.
• Bank Street College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool for Children is a division of Bank Street College of Education. Two-thirds of head teachers hold master's degrees from Bank Street Graduate School of Education. Faculty access the College's resources for literacy, art, and STEAM programming. The relationship provides intellectual community and professional development opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Calhoun School: A coeducational progressive private school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan serving nursery through 12th grade. Direct competitor for the same NYC progressive-family demographic, with comparable progressive pedagogy and similar price point.
• Trevor Day School: Nursery through 12th grade progressive independent school on the Upper East and Upper West Sides of Manhattan. Closely comparable in mission, age range served, and progressive educational philosophy, competing head-to-head for the same NYC families.
• Friends Seminary: A Quaker-founded K-12 progressive private school in downtown Manhattan. Comparable in progressive pedagogy, commitment to social justice, and selective independent school positioning, though with a religious heritage element Bank Street lacks.
• Grace Church School: An Episcopal-affiliated progressive school in the East Village serving nursery through 8th grade. Direct competitor in the NYC progressive K-8 segment, with similar social-emotional and inquiry-based pedagogy.
• City and Country School: A progressive independent school on the Upper West Side serving ages 2-13. Highly comparable in philosophy, location, and age range, with an established reputation as a pioneer of progressive education in NYC.

Broad incumbents

• The Dalton School: A larger and more established elite K-12 private school on the Upper East Side. While more traditional in pedagogy than Bank Street, Dalton competes for the same Upper West Side / Manhattan progressive-leaning families and offers similar tuition pricing.
• The Brearley School: One of NYC's most elite K-12 girls' private schools on the Upper East Side. While it differs in gender mix and traditional pedagogical approach, it competes for the same top-tier NYC family demographic at premium tuition.
• Nightingale-Bamford School: Elite K-12 girls' private school on the Upper East Side. A documented feeder school for Bank Street alumnae, and competes for the same high-achieving NYC family demographic with similar tuition pricing.
• The Browning School: A boys' K-12 private school on the Upper East Side. Comparable in selectivity, tuition, and Manhattan positioning, though smaller and with a different pedagogical tradition than Bank Street.
• The School at Columbia University: A K-8 progressive school affiliated with Columbia University. Comparable in mission and K-8 progressive pedagogy, with a unique university affiliation that parallels Bank Street's connection to Bank Street College of Education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sfc_bankstreet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLnlqwKw_9qCydhR7MRqM-1CAb0G_IgTLh
• Facebookfacebook.com/BankStreetSchoolForChildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bank-street-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/bankstreetschoolforchildren

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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