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#352 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 35% of private schools
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway
School
389 CENTRAL AVE, Lawrence, NY 11559
Enrollment
1,058
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,058
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#352 of 992
In Lawrence
#4 of 5
public schools
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About Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway is a private school in Lawrence, NY. Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway serves approximately 1,058 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway 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
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Lawrence
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway (this school) | 6.7 |
| LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BROADWAY CAMPUS | 6.3 |
| LAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT BROADWAY CAMPUS | 4.0 |
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.
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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
389 CENTRAL AVE, Lawrence, NY 11559
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway may also want to explore other schools in the area. LAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Woodmere), which scores slightly higher. Another option is KULANU ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Cedarhurst), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SHULAMITH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 5.3/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Cedarhurst), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lawrence, see our Lawrence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11559 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$156,429
Median Home Value
$1,108,200
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
Population
9,130
College Educated
56.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Avg Commute
41.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Median Age
33.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway
What grades does Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway serve?
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway?
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway?
The student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway rank in NY?
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway ranks #352 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway's MySchoolScout rating?
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway a private school?
Yes, Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway a religious school?
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 200
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 9.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 220-6636
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