Leman Manhattan Preparatory School Achieves Major Climb in Niche’s 2026 Best Schools Rankings

Recognized for Academic Rigor, College Prep, Arts Excellence and Diverse Community

United States, 15th Dec 2025 — Leman Manhattan Preparatory School, the leading independent, IB World School located in the heart of New York City’s Financial District, is proud to announce it has soared to the top of multiple categories in the 2026 Niche Best Schools Rankings — emphasizing its position as one of the premier K-12 educational institutions in the country.

Leman saw substantial gains in Niche’s key rankings and now holds the following positions among numerous other rigorous, selective independent schools:

• #29 Best K-12 Private School in NY out of 133
• #5 Best High School for the Arts in NY out of 91
• #3 Best Boarding High School in NY out of 30
• #5 Most Diverse Private K-12 School in the NYC Area out of 150

These achievements reflect Leman’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, student achievement, and preparing students with skills for the future. Leman is uniquely positioned in the New York City independent school market as the only high school boarding school, the only downtown school serving children 12 months to 12th grade, and the only school that achieved student acceptances to all Ivy League colleges within the first 10 years of graduating classes. In addition, Leman student scores on MAP tests have consistently surpassed students at other NY schools for four consecutive years in math, reading and writing.

“Leman’s recognition as a top ranked school is a direct result of the dedication of our exceptional faculty, the academic caliber of our student body, and the strength of our community,” said Maria Castelluccio, Head of School at Leman Manhattan. “Our significant rise in rankings underscores Leman’s high parent and student satisfaction, outstanding outcomes, and reputation as a school that prepares students not only for top universities, but for leadership in a global society.”

Niche’s rankings are based on academic outcomes, program offerings, college interests, student diversity data, and student and parent reviews.  Leman’s distinctive education program, which focuses on personalized learning, leadership in extracurriculars and selective college admissions, has experienced increased demand and record retention from families. As Leman enters its third decade, the school is well poised for continuing to meet the needs of high performing students and produce exceptional outcomes.

About Leman Manhattan Preparatory School

Founded in 2005, Leman is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school that prepares students with the in-demand skills needed for selective college admission and future careers. Leman stands out from other NYC independent schools with its exceptional faculty, IB program, robust arts and athletics offerings, international community, and unparalleled facilities. For more information, contact admissions@lemanmanhattan.org.

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