The IDEAL School of Manhattan | 892 followers on LinkedIn. An inclusion school with a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people. | The IDEAL School of Manhattan is a K-12+ independent, nonprofit, inclusion school that extends the definition of diversity in education to include varying abilities. The first of its kind in New York City, we welcome all types of learners into our classrooms and fill a crucial gap in the educational landscape of the city. Our student population includes children of different races, religions, cultures, family configurations, socio-economic backgrounds, strengths, and challenges.