Excellent
#60 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 6% of private schools
Doane Stuart School
School
199 WASHINGTON AVE, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#60 of 992
In Rensselaer
#1 of 2
public schools
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Doane Stuart School
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About Doane Stuart School
Doane Stuart School is a private school in Rensselaer, NY. Doane Stuart School serves approximately 168 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Doane Stuart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 168 students, Doane Stuart School 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 5.7:1 students to teachers, Doane Stuart School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Doane Stuart School 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 Doane Stuart School compares to the 3 public schools in Rensselaer, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Rensselaer
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Doane Stuart School (this school) | 8.1 |
| RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.1 |
| RED MILL SCHOOL | 6.8 |
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
199 WASHINGTON AVE, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Doane Stuart School may also want to explore other schools in the area. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby East Greenbush), with a very similar rating. Another option is BELL TOP SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Troy), with a very similar rating. Additionally, RED MILL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 2.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Rensselaer, see our Rensselaer schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,357
Median Home Value
$235,300
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
Population
21,631
College Educated
38.3%
Homeownership
59.1%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
40.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Doane Stuart School
What grades does Doane Stuart School serve?
Doane Stuart School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Doane Stuart School?
Doane Stuart School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doane Stuart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doane Stuart School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Doane Stuart School rank in NY?
Doane Stuart School ranks #60 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Doane Stuart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Doane Stuart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Doane Stuart School a private school?
Yes, Doane Stuart School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Doane Stuart School a religious school?
Doane Stuart School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Phone
- (518) 465-5222
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