Very Good
#129 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 13% of private schools
Crescent School
School · Hempstead, NY
A private school in Hempstead, NY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
130 FRONT ST, Hempstead, NY 11550
- 7.6:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Crescent School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,904
Median home value
$446,500
Median rent
$1,647/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,895 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,088 | Compare → |
| The Waldorf School of Garden CityPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crescent School is listed in Hempstead, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Crescent School
Crescent School is a private school in Hempstead, NY, serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent School
What grades does Crescent School serve?
Crescent School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Crescent School?
Crescent School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent 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 Crescent School rank in NY?
Crescent School ranks #129 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Crescent School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Crescent School a private school?
Yes, Crescent School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Crescent School a religious school?
Crescent School has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 292-1787
- Area population (ZIP 11550)
- 60,658
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 11550; 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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