Excellent
#53 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 5% of private schools
Progressive School of Long Island
Elementary School
1426 LITTLE WHALENECK RD, Merrick, NY 11566
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#53 of 992
In Merrick
#2 of 2
public schools
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Progressive School of Long Island
Elementary School in Merrick · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Progressive School of Long Island
Progressive School of Long Island is a private elementary school in Merrick, NY. Progressive School of Long Island serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. Progressive School of Long Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 77 students, Progressive School of Long Island 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 5:1 students to teachers, Progressive School of Long Island sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Progressive School of Long Island 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 Progressive School of Long Island compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Merrick, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Progressive School of Long Island (this school) | 8.2 |
| OLD MILL ROAD SCHOOL | 6.7 |
| CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL | 7.3 |
| MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 8.3 |
| CHATTERTON SCHOOL | 8.0 |
| BIRCH SCHOOL | 8.2 |
| NORMAN J LEVY LAKESIDE SCHOOL | 8.1 |
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
1426 LITTLE WHALENECK RD, Merrick, NY 11566
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Progressive School of Long Island may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby North Merrick), with a very similar rating. Another option is CHATTERTON SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Merrick, see our Merrick schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OLD MILL ROAD SCHOOL Merrick | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL Merrick | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL Merrick | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| PARK AVENUE SCHOOL North Merrick | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL North Merrick | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Merrick | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER Roosevelt | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| JOHN G DINKELMEYER SCHOOL North Bellmore | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL Roosevelt | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| CHATTERTON SCHOOL Merrick | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Merrick | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| WELLINGTON C MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL Bellmore | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL East Meadow | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| NEWBRIDGE ROAD SCHOOL North Bellmore | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Roosevelt | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| GRAND AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bellmore | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| ULYSSES BYAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roosevelt | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| SMITH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Uniondale | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL Uniondale | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| ROOSEVELT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Roosevelt | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11566 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$169,868
Median Home Value
$679,000
Median Rent
$2,803/mo
Population
35,172
College Educated
57.7%
Homeownership
95.5%
Avg Commute
37.6 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
41.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Rochelle, NY | 8.1 |
| HOLY TRINITY ANNEX @ ST PETER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 8.3 |
| WILLIAM FLOYD LEARNING CENTER Shirley, NY | 8.0 |
| METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.4 |
| HUDSONWAY IMMERSION SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.9 |
| CIRCLE ACADEMY Whitestone, NY | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Progressive School of Long Island
What grades does Progressive School of Long Island serve?
Progressive School of Long Island serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Progressive School of Long Island?
Progressive School of Long Island has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Progressive School of Long Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Progressive School of Long Island is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Progressive School of Long Island rank in NY?
Progressive School of Long Island ranks #53 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Progressive School of Long Island's MySchoolScout rating?
Progressive School of Long Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Progressive School of Long Island a private school?
Yes, Progressive School of Long Island 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 Progressive School of Long Island a religious school?
No, Progressive School of Long Island is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 205 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 868-6835
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