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#397 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 40% of private schools
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Elementary School · New Paltz, NY
A private elementary school in New Paltz, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
16 S CHESTNUT ST, New Paltz, NY 12561
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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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Where Mountain Laurel Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Low72/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,694
Median home value
$411,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12561; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duzine SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Ulster BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Lenape Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 3–5 | 2.6 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Montessori of New PaltzPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is listed in New Paltz, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is a private elementary school in New Paltz, NY, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
What grades does Mountain Laurel Waldorf School serve?
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain Laurel Waldorf School?
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mountain Laurel Waldorf School rank in NY?
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School ranks #397 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Mountain Laurel Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mountain Laurel Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Mountain Laurel Waldorf 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 Mountain Laurel Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ulster County
- Phone
- (845) 255-0033
- Area population (ZIP 12561)
- 18,531
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 12561; 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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