What Léman Manhattan Preparatory School does

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is a private, co-educational independent school operating in Lower Manhattan, New York. Founded in 2005 as Léman Preparatory School and operating under the Léman Manhattan name since circa 2010, the school serves students from 12 months through Grade 12 across two campuses: the Broad Street Campus at 41 Broad Street (12 months–Grade 5) and the Morris Street Campus at 1 Morris Street, housed in the historic 1921 Cunard Building (Grades 6–12). The school operates the only boarding program in New York City, with residential students living at 37 Wall Street under 24/7 supervision. Léman is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving a student body representing 100+ nationalities, with 70% of students residing in Lower Manhattan.

The school delivers the IB curriculum continuously from Early Childhood through the IB Diploma Programme, supplemented by 45 competitive athletic teams, a Visual & Performing Arts program, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and dedicated college counseling. The school operates three sub-brands: Camp Léman (summer day camp for ages 3 through rising 6th grade, running June 22–August 7), Léman Plus (after-school enrichment for K–Grade 5), and Léman Explorers (toddler program for ages 12–24 months). Educational technology infrastructure consists of standard tools including SMART classroom technology, Apple TVs, iPads, 3D printers, the PowerSchool Student Information and Learning Management System, and a BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) program for Grades 6–12. Admissions are managed through the Ravenna platform under the ISAAGNY shared admissions timeline.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from tuition and program fees on an annual subscription billing model. Day tuition ranges from $8,400 for part-time toddler programs to $72,000 for Grades 11–12, with the boarding program priced at $110,000 per year ($102,000 tuition and room/board + $8,000 student services fee). The school reports 192 employees, an average class size of 18, and nearly 100% of faculty holding advanced degrees. Reported outcomes include 80% of graduates accepted to highly selective colleges, with the Class of 2026 achieving 93% placement at Ultra Selective, Highly Selective, and Selective institutions, with placements spanning 8 countries.

Name

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School

Legal name

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School

Website

https://lemanmanhattan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is a private International Baccalaureate World School serving students from 12 months through Grade 12 across two campuses in Lower Manhattan, New York. The school operates the only boarding program in New York City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private school education
• International baccalaureate
• Boarding school
• Early childhood education
• College preparatory

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition: Annual tuition for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12, with tiered pricing by program level. Tuition ranges from $8,400 for part-time Explorers program to $72,000 for Grades 11-12. Tuition is inclusive of IB program, books, materials, field trips, lunch, bus service, technology devices through grade 5, and athletic programs.
2. Boarding Program: Full boarding services for Grades 9-12 students. Total cost of $110,000 includes tuition ($102,000), room, board, and student services fee ($8,000). Only boarding program in New York City.
3. Summer Programs (Camp Léman): Day camp for ages 3 through rising 6th grade, running June 22 through August 7. Extended dates available, flexible weekly enrollment, half/full/extended day options.
4. After-School Programs: After-school enrichment courses for Early Childhood through Grade 5, including performing and visual arts, chess, martial arts, STEM, swimming, sports, cooking. Program partnerships with CrossFit Wall Street and DramaZone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is a private co-educational International Baccalaureate World School in Lower Manhattan offering tuition-based academic programs from early childhood (12 months) through Grade 12. Core offerings span Early Childhood Education, Lower School (K-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) with the IB Diploma Programme, supplemented by the only boarding program in New York City for Grades 9-12, plus Camp Léman summer day camp and Léman Plus after-school enrichment programs.

Product overview

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering a comprehensive private education from early childhood (12 months) through 12th grade. The school operates two campuses in Lower Manhattan: Broad Street Campus (12 months-Grade 5) and Morris Street Campus (Grades 6-12). Academic programs include Early Childhood Education (Léman Explorers, PreK 2, PreK 3, PreK 4), Lower School, Middle School, and High School with the IB Diploma Programme. The school offers the only boarding program in New York City for Grades 9-12, plus supplementary programs including Camp Léman summer day camp, Léman Plus after-school enrichment, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Expert College Advising, and extensive Athletics and Visual & Performing Arts programs. The school integrates technology throughout the curriculum and maintains partnerships with PowerSchool for student information management, Ravenna for admissions, and Clarity for financial aid processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Léman: Summer day camp program for ages 3 through rising 6th grade, running June 22 through August 7 with weekly enrollment options.
• Léman Plus
• Léman Explorers

Products and services

• Léman Explorers

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of graduates accepted to highly selective colleges; 93% of Class of 2026 at Ultra Selective, Highly Selective and Selective colleges
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Spence School: Spence is an elite NYC independent school (K-12) on the Upper East Side known for rigorous college-prep outcomes. Directly competes with Léman for affluent Manhattan families prioritizing top-tier college placements and premium educational experiences.
• Avenues: The World School: Avenues is a globally-networked private school in NYC offering an IB-inspired curriculum from early childhood through 12th grade, with a similarly international student body and premium pricing. Directly comparable to Léman in curriculum philosophy, target demographic (globally mobile professional families), and urban Manhattan positioning.
• Trinity School: Trinity is one of NYC's most elite K-12 independent schools, located in the Upper West Side and consistently ranked among the top college-preparatory schools nationally. Comparable to Léman in tuition range, college placement outcomes, and the target demographic of Manhattan professional families.
• United Nations International School (UNIS): UNIS is a Manhattan-based K-12 international school offering the IB curriculum with a globally diverse student body largely tied to UN diplomatic and international business families. Closely comparable to Léman in IB authorization, international community composition, and Manhattan location.
• The Chapin School: Chapin is a prestigious K-12 independent girls' school on the Upper East Side with a long track record of elite college placements. Comparable to Léman in premium positioning, Manhattan location, and selective admissions model.
• Horace Mann School: Horace Mann is a top-tier NYC independent school (N-12) located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, competing for the same pool of academically ambitious NYC families. Comparable to Léman in curriculum rigor, college outcomes, and tuition tier.
• Ethical Culture Fieldston School: Fieldston is a prestigious K-12 independent school in Riverdale serving academically-oriented NYC families. Directly competes with Léman for the same selective-admissions, college-prep-oriented families willing to pay premium tuition.
• Brearley School: Brearley is one of NYC's most elite K-12 independent girls' schools on the Upper East Side. Comparable to Léman in selective admissions, premium pricing, and track record of placing graduates at Ivy-plus institutions.
• The Dalton School: The Dalton School is a prestigious K-12 independent school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, competing with Léman for the same pool of affluent, internationally-oriented NYC families seeking elite college preparatory outcomes. Comparable in scale, tuition tier, and selective admissions process.
• Lycée Français de New York: Lycée Français is a Manhattan private school serving a multilingual, internationally-oriented student body through a French national curriculum with IB options. Comparable to Léman in mission (preparing global citizens), premium pricing, and target market of internationally-mobile families in NYC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LemanManhattan
• Facebookfacebook.com/LemanManhattan
• Instagraminstagram.com/lemanmanhattan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/leman-manhattan

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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