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#756 of 992 private schools in NY
Oak Hill School
Elementary School
39 CHARLTON RD, Scotia, NY 12302
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#756 of 992
In Scotia
#2 of 2
public schools
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Oak Hill School
Elementary School in Scotia · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Oak Hill School
Oak Hill School is a private elementary school in Scotia, NY. Oak Hill School serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #756 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 34 students, Oak Hill 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 4.9:1 students to teachers, Oak Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Scotia, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Oak Hill School (this school) | 5.5 |
| PASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| GLENDAAL SCHOOL | 8.5 |
| GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| LINCOLN SCHOOL | 6.2 |
| SACANDAGA SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| SCOTIA-GLENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.0 |
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.
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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
39 CHARLTON RD, Scotia, NY 12302
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Oak Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GLENDAAL SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRANCIS L STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Ballston Lake), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scotia, see our Scotia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,156
Median Home Value
$240,700
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Population
27,470
College Educated
41.7%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
43.1
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|---|---|
| GERMAN SCHOOL BROOKLYN Brooklyn, NY | 5.4 |
| JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL SDA Woodside, NY | 5.4 |
| ROCHESTER CLASSICAL ACADEMY Rochester, NY | 5.4 |
| ST ANNS ACADEMY Hornell, NY | 5.6 |
| THE NEW SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 5.3 |
| BETHESDA SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Amityville, NY | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oak Hill School
What grades does Oak Hill School serve?
Oak Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Hill School?
Oak Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill School is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Oak Hill School rank in NY?
Oak Hill School ranks #756 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Oak Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Oak Hill School a private school?
Yes, Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill School a religious school?
No, Oak Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 91% M / 9% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Schenectady County
- Phone
- (518) 399-5048
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