Average
#671 of 992 private schools in NY
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy
Elementary School
76 PKWY AVE, Amityville, NY 11701
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#671 of 992
In Amityville
#1 of 2
public schools
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Bethesda Sda Junior Academy
Elementary School in Amityville · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bethesda Sda Junior Academy
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy is a private elementary school in Amityville, NY. Bethesda Sda Junior Academy serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bethesda Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #671 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Bethesda Sda Junior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Bethesda Sda Junior Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bethesda Sda Junior Academy compares to the 5 public schools in Amityville, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Amityville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bethesda Sda Junior Academy (this school) | 5.8 |
| NORTHEAST SCHOOL | 6.2 |
| EDMUND W MILES MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4.7 |
| NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.4 |
| PARK AVENUE SCHOOL | 3.8 |
| AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | 6.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
76 PKWY AVE, Amityville, NY 11701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bethesda Sda Junior Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILLIAM RALL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Lindenhurst), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MCKENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Massapequa Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Amityville, see our Amityville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,639
Median Home Value
$489,000
Median Rent
$2,307/mo
Population
28,174
College Educated
31.2%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
44.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bethesda Sda Junior Academy
What grades does Bethesda Sda Junior Academy serve?
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bethesda Sda Junior Academy?
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Sda Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Sda Junior Academy is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethesda Sda Junior Academy rank in NY?
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy ranks #671 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Bethesda Sda Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethesda Sda Junior Academy a private school?
Yes, Bethesda Sda Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethesda Sda Junior Academy a religious school?
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (631) 842-3321
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