Excellent
#28 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 3% of private schools
Lexington School for the Deaf
School · Jackson Heights, NY
A private school in Jackson Heights, NY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
30TH AVE AND 75TH ST, Jackson Heights, NY 11370
- 3.4:1 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 Lexington School for the Deaf sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,895
Median home value
$843,600
Median rent
$2,071/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11370; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Razi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Charter School 2 (the)Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.5 mi | 587 | 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.
Lexington School for the Deaf is listed in Jackson Heights, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lexington School for the Deaf
Lexington School for the Deaf is a private school in Jackson Heights, NY, serving approximately 238 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lexington School for the Deaf
What grades does Lexington School for the Deaf serve?
Lexington School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lexington School for the Deaf?
Lexington School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington School for the Deaf is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lexington School for the Deaf rank in NY?
Lexington School for the Deaf ranks #28 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Lexington School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lexington School for the Deaf a private school?
Yes, Lexington School for the Deaf is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lexington School for the Deaf a religious school?
No, Lexington School for the Deaf is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 350-3300
- Area population (ZIP 11370)
- 28,762
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 11370; 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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