Excellent
#28 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 3% of private schools
Lexington School for the Deaf
School
30TH AVE AND 75TH ST, Jackson Heights, NY 11370
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher
3.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher
3.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#28 of 992
In Jackson Heights
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Lexington School for the Deaf
Lexington School for the Deaf is a private school in Jackson Heights, NY. Lexington School for the Deaf serves approximately 238 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lexington School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 3.4:1 students to teachers, Lexington School for the Deaf sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lexington School for the Deaf 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 Lexington School for the Deaf compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Jackson Heights, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lexington School for the Deaf (this school) | 8.4 |
| IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER | 6.5 |
| IS 230 | 7.9 |
| PS 212 | 7.4 |
| PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS | 6.5 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| PS 222-FIRE FIGHTER CHRISTOPHER A SANTORA SCHOOL | 4.9 |
| PS 149 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE | 5.4 |
| PS 280 HOME OF THE LIONHEARTS | 8.2 |
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
30TH AVE AND 75TH ST, Jackson Heights, NY 11370
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lexington School for the Deaf may also want to explore other schools in the area. PS 2 ALFRED ZIMBERG (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby East Elmhurst), with a comparable rating. Another option is IS 230 (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 212 (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Jackson Heights, see our Jackson Heights schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MONSIGNOR MCCLANCY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL East Elmhurst | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL East Elmhurst | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 2 ALFRED ZIMBERG East Elmhurst | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| IS 230 Jackson Heights | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| HECTOR FIGUEROA SCHOOL (THE) Woodside | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER Jackson Heights | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL Woodside | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 152 GWENDOLINE N ALLEYNE SCHOOL Woodside | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 212 Jackson Heights | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| EL BER ISLAMIC SCHOOL Astoria | 0.7 mi | — |
| ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY Astoria | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS Jackson Heights | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOAN OF ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jackson Heights | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL Jackson Heights | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| PS 148 East Elmhurst | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| PS 151 MARY D CARTER Woodside | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 84 STEINWAY Astoria | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 222-FIRE FIGHTER CHRISTOPHER A SANTORA SCHOOL Jackson Heights | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| IS 141 STEINWAY (THE) Long Island City | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11370 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,895
Median Home Value
$843,600
Median Rent
$2,071/mo
Population
28,762
College Educated
24.8%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
40.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
40.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREEN CHIMNEYS SCHOOL Brewster, NY | 8.4 |
| LYCEUM KENNEDY JAPANESE SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.4 |
| TUXEDO PARK SCHOOL Tuxedo Park, NY | 8.4 |
| BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF NY New York, NY | 8.3 |
| THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL Forest Hills, NY | 8.2 |
| QUAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Manhattan, NY | 8.7 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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