Very Good
#218 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 22% of private schools
Hamza Academy
Elementary School
202 STUART AVE, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#218 of 992
In Valley Stream
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Hamza Academy
Hamza Academy is a private elementary school in Valley Stream, NY. Hamza Academy serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Hamza Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 79 students, Hamza 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 4.7:1 students to teachers, Hamza Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hamza 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 Hamza Academy compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Valley Stream, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hamza Academy (this school) | 7.2 |
| ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| SHAW AVENUE SCHOOL | 6.4 |
| HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL | 6.7 |
| CLEARSTREAM AVENUE SCHOOL | 7.7 |
| WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| JAMES A DEVER SCHOOL | 6.2 |
| FOREST ROAD SCHOOL | 7.6 |
| BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL | 6.9 |
| ROBERT W CARBONARO SCHOOL | 7.7 |
| OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.0 |
| WILLIAM L BUCK SCHOOL | 8.0 |
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
202 STUART AVE, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hamza Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 38 ROSEDALE (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Rosedale), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CLEARSTREAM AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 176 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Cambria Heights), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Valley Stream, see our Valley Stream schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL Valley Stream | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| LITTLE CHILDREN PLACE 2 INC Elmont | 0.4 mi | — |
| DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL Elmont | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Elmont | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| SHAW AVENUE SCHOOL Valley Stream | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE GIFTED CHILD Cambria Heights | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 176 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Cambria Heights | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL Elmont | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| CLEARSTREAM AVENUE SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| VALLEY STREAM MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| HOWELL ROAD SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| CLARA H CARLSON SCHOOL Elmont | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.3 mi | 9.2 |
| PS 38 ROSEDALE Rosedale | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| GORDON PARKS SCHOOL (THE) Rosedale | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| CHEDER AT THE OHEL Valley Stream | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| ST CLARE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Rosedale | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| MEACHAM CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER Elmont | 1.4 mi | — |
| PS/MS 147 RONALD MCNAIR Cambria Heights | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11580 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$135,385
Median Home Value
$602,500
Median Rent
$1,852/mo
Population
42,644
College Educated
37.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Avg Commute
39.9 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
42.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACADEMY OF ST JOSEPH New York, NY | 7.2 |
| BAY RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Brooklyn, NY | 7.2 |
| LONG ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Great Neck, NY | 7.2 |
| ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yonkers, NY | 7.2 |
| HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU-PLAINVIEW CAMPUS Plainview, NY | 7.3 |
| MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II New York, NY | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hamza Academy
What grades does Hamza Academy serve?
Hamza Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hamza Academy?
Hamza Academy has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamza Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamza Academy is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hamza Academy rank in NY?
Hamza Academy ranks #218 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Hamza Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamza Academy 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 Hamza Academy a private school?
Yes, Hamza Academy 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 Hamza Academy a religious school?
Hamza Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 285-1440
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