Very Good
#226 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 23% of private schools
Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children
School · Millbrook, NY
A private school in Millbrook, NY serving grades UG – UG.
3374 FRANKLIN AVE, Millbrook, NY 12545
- 5.4:1 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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Where Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low118/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,991
Median home value
$414,800
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
41.2%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12545; 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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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children is listed in Millbrook, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children
Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children is a private school in Millbrook, NY, serving approximately 54 students in grades UG-UG with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children
What grades does Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children serve?
Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children?
Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children rank in NY?
Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children ranks #226 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children a private school?
Yes, Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children 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 Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children a religious school?
No, Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dutchess County
- Phone
- (845) 677-3251
- Area population (ZIP 12545)
- 4,389
- Area median age
- 56.4
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 12545; 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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