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#352 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 35% of private schools
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway
School · Lawrence, NY
A private school in Lawrence, NY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
389 CENTRAL AVE, Lawrence, NY 11559
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Where Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$156,429
Median home value
$1,108,200
Median rent
$2,031/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11559; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shulamith School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Hebrew Academy for Special ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 1.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Woodmere AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway is listed in Lawrence, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway is a private school in Lawrence, NY, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 992 private schools in NY.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 11559)
- 9,130
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 11559; 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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