Very Good
#89 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 9% of private schools
Long Island School for the Gifted
School
165 PIDGEON HILL RD STE 1, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#89 of 992
In Huntington Station
#1 of 3
public schools
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Long Island School for the Gifted
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About Long Island School for the Gifted
Long Island School for the Gifted is a private school in Huntington Station, NY. Long Island School for the Gifted serves approximately 140 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-9th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Long Island School for the Gifted has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 140 students, Long Island School for the Gifted 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 6.7:1 students to teachers, Long Island School for the Gifted sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Long Island School for the Gifted 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 Long Island School for the Gifted compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Huntington Station, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Long Island School for the Gifted (this school) | 7.8 |
| COUNTRYWOOD PRIMARY CENTER | 7.2 |
| SILAS WOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER | 7.3 |
| MAPLEWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9.0 |
| WASHINGTON SCHOOL | 6.4 |
| HENRY L STIMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| JACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOL | 7.1 |
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
165 PIDGEON HILL RD STE 1, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Long Island School for the Gifted may also want to explore other schools in the area. HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST (rated 9.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST (rated 9.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Dix Hills), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Huntington Station, see our Huntington Station schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11746 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$158,309
Median Home Value
$664,900
Median Rent
$1,907/mo
Population
66,883
College Educated
50.3%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
43.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AARON SCHOOL K - 12 New York, NY | 7.8 |
| IHSAN SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Syracuse, NY | 7.7 |
| LAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY Woodmere, NY | 7.7 |
| MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York, NY | 7.7 |
| TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Poughkeepsie, NY | 7.7 |
| THE TITUS SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.9 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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