{"id":28071,"date":"2025-11-04T11:46:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/28071\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:46:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:46:32","slug":"leman-manhattans-remarkable-rise-validates-collegio-partners-investment-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/28071\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u00e9man Manhattan\u2019s Remarkable Rise Validates Collegio Partners\u2019 Investment Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Collegio Partners proudly announces the extraordinary validation of its transformative $40 million investment in L\u00e9man Manhattan Preparatory School. In just two years, L\u00e9man has achieved historic results that showcase the power of combining debt-free financial stability with strategic educational innovation.<\/p>\n

Historic Leap in State Rankings<\/p>\n

L\u00e9man has soared from #82 to #29 in Niche.com\u2019s<\/a> ranking of Best Private K-12 Schools in New York-a 53-place climb that firmly positions the school among the state\u2019s elite. With an A+ Overall Niche Grade, 708 students, and a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, L\u00e9man is emerging as a model for how elite preparatory schools can secure long-term excellence and relevance in the AI era.<\/p>\n

Record Family Satisfaction<\/p>\n

L\u00e9man\u2019s progress is mirrored in record-setting family satisfaction<\/p>\n

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Academic Progress: 95% (up from 90%)Teacher Quality: 94% (up from 87%)Leadership Quality: 88% (up from 78%)Feedback on Progress: 90% (up from 86%)Pride in L\u00e9man: 97% (up from 92%)<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s Net Promoter Score-a measure of family loyalty and advocacy-has also climbed from 34 in 2022-23 to 45 in 2024-25.<\/p>\n

Vision Realized<\/p>\n

“These results validate every aspect of our investment thesis,\u201d said Don Lively, Collegio Partners spokesperson. “We believed that eliminating debt and investing in innovation would unleash the school\u2019s potential. L\u00e9man is now setting a new standard for what elite education can achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The transformation reflects a culture anchored in the “my favorite teacher\u201d model, whereby human connection drives learning excellence and unlocks potential. Strategic integration of AI and entrepreneurial learning, combined with a groundbreaking partnership with Juilliard, has created a distinctive environment where creativity and innovation thrive alongside academic rigor.<\/p>\n

Looking Forward<\/p>\n

L\u00e9man\u2019s success demonstrates that traditional preparatory education can be reimagined for the future. With debt-free operations, elite satisfaction metrics, and recognition among New York\u2019s top 30 schools, L\u00e9man stands as a national exemplar of educational transformation.<\/p>\n

“Collegio Partners doesn\u2019t just provide capital,\u201d Lively added. “We align capital with culture, strategy, and execution to build performance-optimizing, future-ready schools. L\u00e9man shows what\u2019s possible when financial restructuring enables educational innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

About L\u00e9man Manhattan and Collegio Partners<\/p>\n

L\u00e9man serves 708 students from Pre-K through Grade 12 as an International Baccalaureate institution with graduates placed in every Ivy League university within its first decade. Collegio Partners specializes in embedded transformation, helping schools achieve stability, innovation, and readiness for the AI era.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/p>\n

Don Lively<\/p>\n

239.404.3288<\/p>\n

[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n

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