611610 — Fine Arts Schools
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama, and music (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Art (except commercial and graphic) instruction
- Music instruction (e.g., piano, guitar)
- Dance instruction
- Music schools (except academic)
- Dance studios
- Performing arts schools (except academic)
- Drama schools (except academic)
- Photography schools (except commercial photography)
- Fine arts schools (except academic)
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments offering high school diplomas or academic degrees (i.e., even if they specialize in fine arts)
- are classified elsewhere in this subsector according to the type of school; and
- Establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in commercial and graphic arts and commercial
- photography are classified in U.S. Industry 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7911 - Dance Studios, Schools, and Halls (via SIC1987:7911→NAICS1997:61161→2002:611610→2007:611610→2012:611610→2017:611610→2022:611610)
- SIC 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC (via SIC1987:8299→NAICS1997:61161→2002:611610→2007:611610→2012:611610→2017:611610→2022:611610)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1CA — OPERATION OF SCHOOLS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 611610 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 611610 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Fine Arts Schools' under Sector 61 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 611610? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,000,000 for NAICS code 611610 (Fine Arts Schools), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 611610? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 611610 (Fine Arts Schools) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7911 - Dance Studios, Schools, and Halls, 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 611610:
- Sector 61 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Educational Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 611610 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Fine Arts Schools).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.