Very Good
#89 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 9% of private schools
Long Island School for the Gifted
School · Huntington Station, NY
A private school in Huntington Station, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.
165 PIDGEON HILL RD STE 1, Huntington Station, NY 11746
- 6.7:1 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
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Long Island School for the Gifted sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$158,309
Median home value
$664,900
Median rent
$1,907/mo
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11746; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Whole Child AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Western Suffolk BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 775 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Long Island School for the Gifted is listed in Huntington Station, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Long Island School for the Gifted
Long Island School for the Gifted is a private school in Huntington Station, NY, serving approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Island School for the Gifted
What grades does Long Island School for the Gifted serve?
Long Island School for the Gifted serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Long Island School for the Gifted?
Long Island School for the Gifted has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Island School for the Gifted?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Island School for the Gifted is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Long Island School for the Gifted rank in NY?
Long Island School for the Gifted ranks #89 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Long Island School for the Gifted's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Island School for the Gifted has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Long Island School for the Gifted a private school?
Yes, Long Island School for the Gifted 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 Long Island School for the Gifted a religious school?
No, Long Island School for the Gifted is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (631) 423-3557
- Area population (ZIP 11746)
- 66,883
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 11746; 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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