611610 — Fine Arts Schools
NAICS 611610 is 'Fine Arts Schools', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 61 (Educational Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama, and music.
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
| NAICS Code | 611610 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Fine Arts Schools |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 611000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 61 → 611 → 6116 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 611610
National Industry
Sector (2)
61
Educational Services
Subsector (3)
611
Educational Services
Industry Group (4)
6116
Other Schools and Instruction
Industry (5)
61161
Fine Arts Schools
National Industry (6)
611610
Fine Arts Schools
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 6116
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 611610 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 611610 is 'Fine Arts Schools', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 61 (Educational Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 611610?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 611610 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 611610?
NAICS code 611610 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7911 - Dance Studios, Schools, and Halls, 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC.