Excellent
#23 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 2% of private schools
Circle Academy
Elementary School
1650 UTOPIA PKWY, Whitestone, NY 11357
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#23 of 992
In Whitestone
#1 of 3
public schools
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Circle Academy
Elementary School in Whitestone · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Circle Academy
Circle Academy is a private elementary school in Whitestone, NY. Circle Academy serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Circle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 80 students, Circle 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 3.8:1 students to teachers, Circle Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Circle 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 Circle Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Whitestone, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Circle Academy (this school) | 8.5 |
| PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENS | 7.8 |
| PS 184 FLUSHING MANOR | 7.6 |
| JHS 194 WILLIAM CARR | 7.1 |
| PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY | 7.9 |
| PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS | 8.3 |
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
1650 UTOPIA PKWY, Whitestone, NY 11357
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Circle Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENS (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Whitestone, see our Whitestone schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENS Whitestone | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 184 FLUSHING MANOR Whitestone | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| JHS 194 WILLIAM CARR Whitestone | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| ST LUKES SCHOOL Whitestone | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 169 BAY TERRACE Bayside | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| BELL ACADEMY Bayside | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY Whitestone | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 159 Bayside | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 32 STATE STREET Flushing | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Bayside | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| CHABAD ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES Bayside | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| CHABAD OF NORTHEAST QUEENS HEBREW SCHOOL Bayside | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| IS 25 ADRIEN BLOCK Flushing | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| WORLD JOURNALISM PREPARATORY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Flushing | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Bayside | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| ST ANDREW AVELLINO CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS Whitestone | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER Flushing | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 21 EDWARD HART Flushing | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11357 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,754
Median Home Value
$920,200
Median Rent
$2,228/mo
Population
42,341
College Educated
37.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Avg Commute
36.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
48.4
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|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.4 |
| WILLIAMS BURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 8.6 |
| HOLY TRINITY ANNEX @ ST PETER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 8.3 |
| PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND Merrick, NY | 8.2 |
| ST GREGORYS SCHOOL Loudonville, NY | 8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Circle Academy
What grades does Circle Academy serve?
Circle Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Circle Academy?
Circle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Academy is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Circle Academy rank in NY?
Circle Academy ranks #23 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Circle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Circle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Circle Academy a private school?
Yes, Circle Academy 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 Circle Academy a religious school?
No, Circle Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 4% M / 96% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 260 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 229-5050
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