Type
-
School
Professional Children's School
Siviq Rank#115New York, NY
0 AP Courses
Enrollment
102
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Professional Children’s School’s 2025-2026 curriculum guide documents a grades 4-12 academic program in New York City, Upper School graduation requirements, named leadership and key contacts, and an academic integrity policy under which certain suspensions are reported in the college process. The document does not provide enrollment, testing outcomes, financial aid, admissions volume, or college matriculation lists.
College Counseling
College advising is provided by William Hirt, College Advisor.
Advanced Coursework
Upper School offerings include advanced courses such as Advanced Calculus, Advanced Biology, Advanced Physics, Advanced French, and Advanced Spanish.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
16th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 16% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
62nd percentile
Lower reported average class size than 62% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
0th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 0% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
0th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 0% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
50th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 50% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 4-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 7
- Countries Represented
- 4
Profile
Policies
- Disciplinary Reporting
- An academic integrity suspension will be reported in the college process.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Dr. James Dawson
Head of Upper School
Sarah Rutledge
Head of Middle School
Dania Nauholnyk
Also listed as PCS Alumni Liaison.
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Lori Murphy
Director of Technology
Reem Abu-Amara
Director of Finance
Paul Kane
Director of Institutional Advancement & Community Engagement
Meghan Blakeman
Institutional
Contacts
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Lori Murphy
Business Office & Admissions Coordinator
Jean J. Scales
College Advisor
William Hirt
Registrar; Assistant to the Head of Upper School
Ayana Peña
Also listed as Upper School Advisor.
Main Office
General
Professional Children’s School, 132 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023; website: pcs-nyc.org
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Professional Children's School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Professional Children's School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Professional Children's School.
What grades does Professional Children's School offer?
Professional Children's School currently reports serving grades 4-12.
Is Professional Children's School a day school or a boarding school?
Professional Children's School is a private school.
What are some of the advanced courses PCS offers in Upper School?
PCS lists advanced Upper School classes including Advanced Calculus, Advanced Biology, Advanced Physics, Advanced French, and Advanced Spanish.
How many credits do students need to graduate from PCS?
Students need a minimum of 18 credits to graduate.
Can students be exempt from Physical Education?
Sometimes. PCS says PE is required every year, but exemptions may be granted for students doing supervised physical training outside school for at least two full hours a week.
Who provides college advising at PCS?
College advising is provided by William Hirt, the school’s College Advisor.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 02, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • Boarding Model • More normalized profile fields |
| college profile pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026-Profile.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | AP Courses • Countries Represented • Enrollment • Faculty Count • Honors Program • States Represented • Student-Teacher Ratio |
| School Profile | Professional Children's School pcs-nyc.org/school-profile | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| About Us Overview | Professional Children's School pcs-nyc.org/about-us-overview | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | pcs-nyc.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | pcs-nyc.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | pcs-nyc.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | pcs-nyc.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics Overview | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/academics-overview | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions Events | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/admissions-events | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | pcs-nyc.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Professional Children's School | Dare to Dream | pcs-nyc.org | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Digital-PCS-Curriculum-Guide-2025-2026.pdf | page_scan |
| School Profile | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/school-profile | supplemental_backfill |
| useful links | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Useful-Links-College-Applications.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Click here to view the 2025 College Acceptances list. | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/College-Acceptances-2023-2025.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| college profile | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026-Profile.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Handbook | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DIGITAL-PCS-Handbook-for-Students-Parents-2025-2026.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| sat/act preparation | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SAT_ACT-preparation.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Calendar | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/School-Calendar-25-26-1.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Calendar | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/School-Calendar-25-26.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| timeline: 9th - 11th grades | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Timeline-for-9th-to-11th-Grade.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Curriculum Guide | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Digital-PCS-Curriculum-Guide-2025-2026.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| college rep visits: 2025-2026 schedule | pcs-nyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-College-Representatives-Visiting-PCS.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | pcs-nyc.org | search |
| About Us Overview | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/about-us-overview | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics Overview | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/academics-overview | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions Events | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/admissions-events | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions Overview | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/admissions-overview | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life | Professional Children's School | pcs-nyc.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 4-12 | Middle School course listings include grade-specific offerings such as “ENGLISH 4/5,” and Upper School course descriptions and requirements elsewhere in the guide span grades 9-12. |
| Lowest Grade | 4 | 4-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 4-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 4-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | - | - |
| School Type Code | - | - |
| Enrollment | 102 | In 2024-25, 102 students from 7 states and 4 countries enrolled at PCS: 85 in the Upper School and 17 in the Middle School. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6 | There is a 6:1 student to faculty ratio and the average class size at PCS is 10. |
| Founded Year | 1914 | Founded in 1914 |
| School Leadership | - | “Dr. James Dawson / Head of School / [email protected]” |
| Key Contacts | - | “Lori Murphy / Director of Admissions and Enrollment / [email protected]” |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | - |
| AP Courses | 0 | There are no AP Courses or Honors courses at PCS due to the extraordinary demands of our students’ schedules. |
| Average Class Size | 12 | AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 12 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Honors-level coursework mentioned on the official school site. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Upper School offerings include advanced courses such as Advanced Calculus, Advanced Biology, Advanced Physics, Advanced French, and Advanced Spanish. | The departmental credits and policies tables list advanced offerings including “Advanced Calculus,” “Advanced Physics,” “Advanced French,” and “Advanced Spanish.” |
| Faculty Count | 17 | There are 17 teachers at PCS, with an average teaching tenure at PCS of 15 years. |
| College Counseling Summary | College advising is provided by William Hirt, College Advisor. | “COLLEGE ADVISOR William Hirt [email protected]” |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | 7 | 7 states |
| Countries Represented | 4 | 4 countries |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | - |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | An academic integrity suspension will be reported in the college process. | “Incident 3: ... The student will be suspended - a consequence that will be reported by both PCS and the student in the college process ...” |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | moderate | moderate |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Signals | - | Boarding status is not reported in the supplied profile evidence.; Admissions metrics such as applicants, admits, yield, and admit rate are not reported.; Upper School offerings include named advanced courses: Advanced Calculus, Advanced Biology, Advanced Physics, Advanced French, and Advanced Spanish.; AP is referenced only for courses taken at a previous institution or AP tests taken independently; no PCS AP course lineup is listed.; College advising is explicitly provided by a named staff member: William Hirt, College Advisor.; Testing policy is not reported.; States represented and countries represented are not reported.; Financial aid participation metrics are not reported.; College outcomes, including average SAT/ACT, matriculation summary, and top colleges, are not reported. |