Very Good
#264 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 27% of private schools
Bridges Academy (the)
Elementary School
339 SNEDECOR AVE, West Islip, NY 11795
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#264 of 992
In West Islip
#1 of 2
public schools
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Bridges Academy (the)
Elementary School in West Islip · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bridges Academy (the)
Bridges Academy (the) is a private elementary school in West Islip, NY. Bridges Academy (the) serves approximately 192 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bridges Academy (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 192 students, Bridges Academy (the) 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 8.3:1 students to teachers, Bridges Academy (the) sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bridges Academy (the) 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 Bridges Academy (the) compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in West Islip, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bridges Academy (the) (this school) | 7.0 |
| BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.7 |
| PAUL J BELLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.8 |
| BEACH STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.5 |
| OQUENOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| UDALL ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| MANETUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.7 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
339 SNEDECOR AVE, West Islip, NY 11795
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bridges Academy (the) may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BABYLON MEMORIAL GRADE SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Babylon), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BABYLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Babylon), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PAUL J BELLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in West Islip, see our West Islip schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11795 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$171,068
Median Home Value
$598,800
Median Rent
$2,660/mo
Population
25,063
College Educated
50.5%
Homeownership
95.7%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Median Age
39
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROOKLYN ARTS AND SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| COLEBROOK SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.0 |
| GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scotia, NY | 7.0 |
| GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER Cold Spring Harbor, NY | 7.0 |
| MATER CHRISTI SCHOOL Albany, NY | 7.0 |
| PEMBROKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Corfu, NY | 7.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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