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#708 of 992 private schools in NY
Birch School
School · Rock Tavern, NY
A private school in Rock Tavern, NY serving grades 2nd – 12th.
9 VANCE LN, Rock Tavern, NY 12575
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$147,950
Median home value
$412,500
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Birch School is listed in Rock Tavern, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Birch School
Birch School is a private school in Rock Tavern, NY, serving approximately 48 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch School
What grades does Birch School serve?
Birch School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Birch School?
Birch School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Birch School rank in NY?
Birch School ranks #708 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Birch School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Birch School a private school?
Yes, Birch School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Birch School a religious school?
No, Birch School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (845) 645-7772
- Area population (ZIP 12575)
- 1,743
- Area median age
- 44.1
About this school's data
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- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12575; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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