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#815 of 992 private schools in NY
Little River Community School
School
1227 COUNTY ROUTE 25, Canton, NY 13617
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#815 of 992
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About Little River Community School
Little River Community School is a private school in Canton, NY. Little River Community School serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Little River Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #815 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, Little River Community School 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 5.7:1 students to teachers, Little River Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Little River Community School 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 Little River Community School compares to the 4 public schools in Canton, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Canton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Little River Community School (this school) | 5.3 |
| SAINT LAWRENCE-LEWIS BOCES | — |
| H C WILLIAMS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9.1 |
| J M MCKENNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.0 |
| F S BANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.9 |
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
1227 COUNTY ROUTE 25, Canton, NY 13617
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Little River Community School may also want to explore other schools in the area. COLTON-PIERREPONT CENTRAL SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Colton), which scores notably higher. Another option is HERMON-DEKALB CENTRAL SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby De Kalb Junction), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LISBON CENTRAL SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 16.1 miles away, in nearby Lisbon), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Canton, see our Canton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SIENA ACADEMY Canton | 5.1 mi | — |
| SAINT LAWRENCE-LEWIS BOCES Canton | 5.0 mi | — |
| F S BANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Canton | 5.5 mi | 3.9 |
| H C WILLIAMS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Canton | 5.5 mi | 9.1 |
| J M MCKENNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Canton | 5.5 mi | 6.0 |
| HERMON-DEKALB CENTRAL SCHOOL De Kalb Junction | 9.0 mi | 6.3 |
| EDWARDS-KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hermon | 12.0 mi | 5.5 |
| EDWARDS-KNOX JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Hermon | 12.0 mi | 6.2 |
| COLTON-PIERREPONT CENTRAL SCHOOL Colton | 9.4 mi | 6.5 |
| LOCUST GROVE Rensselaer Falls | 10.1 mi | — |
| POTSDAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Potsdam | 12.5 mi | 8.9 |
| LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Potsdam | 12.7 mi | 7.7 |
| A A KINGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Potsdam | 12.8 mi | 5.8 |
| ANDERSON VALLEY SCHOOL Rensselaer Falls | 11.3 mi | — |
| DEER CROSSING AMISH SCHOOL Madrid | 16.7 mi | — |
| MAPLE RIDGE SCHOOL Heuvelton | 13.6 mi | — |
| MADRID-WADDINGTON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Madrid | 17.8 mi | 7.2 |
| MADRID-WADDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Madrid | 17.8 mi | 5.8 |
| LISBON CENTRAL SCHOOL Lisbon | 16.1 mi | 6.2 |
| TOWNLINE SCHOOL Heuvelton | 14.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13617 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,652
Median Home Value
$148,900
Median Rent
$901/mo
Population
12,294
College Educated
36.3%
Homeownership
57.9%
Avg Commute
16.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
32
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADIRONDACK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington, NY | 5.2 |
| OSWEGO COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Oswego, NY | 5.2 |
| YAD YISROEL Brooklyn, NY | 5.2 |
| NORTH SPENCER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spencer, NY | 5.1 |
| WESTCHESTER MUSLIM CENTER SCHOOL Mount Vernon, NY | 5.5 |
| LAKE ONTARIO BAPTIST ACADEMY Hilton, NY | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Little River Community School
What grades does Little River Community School serve?
Little River Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Little River Community School?
Little River Community School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little River Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little River Community School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Little River Community School rank in NY?
Little River Community School ranks #815 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Little River Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Little River Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Little River Community School a private school?
Yes, Little River Community School 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 Little River Community School a religious school?
No, Little River Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Lawrence County
- Phone
- (315) 379-9474
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