Very Good
#264 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 27% of private schools
Bridges Academy (the)
Elementary School · West Islip, NY
A private elementary school in West Islip, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
339 SNEDECOR AVE, West Islip, NY 11795
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$171,068
Median home value
$598,800
Median rent
$2,660/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
95.7%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11795; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Paul J Bellew Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| South Country SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 3–5 | 1.2 mi | 489 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bridges Academy (the) is listed in West Islip, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bridges Academy (the)
Bridges Academy (the) is a private elementary school in West Islip, NY, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges Academy (the)
What grades does Bridges Academy (the) serve?
Bridges Academy (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bridges Academy (the)?
Bridges Academy (the) has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Academy (the) is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bridges Academy (the) rank in NY?
Bridges Academy (the) ranks #264 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Bridges Academy (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges Academy (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bridges Academy (the) a private school?
Yes, Bridges Academy (the) 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 Bridges Academy (the) a religious school?
No, Bridges Academy (the) is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (631) 446-8050
- Area population (ZIP 11795)
- 25,063
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 11795; 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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