Very Good
#256 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 26% of private schools
Sail at Ferncliff Manor
School · Ardsley, NY
A private school in Ardsley, NY serving grades 3rd – 12th.
1 CROSS RD, Ardsley, NY 10502
- 5.5:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sail at Ferncliff Manor sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$819,100
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
77.2%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10502; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | 2–10 | 3.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| New York School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Iona Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,027 | Compare → |
| Hudson View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sail at Ferncliff Manor is listed in Ardsley, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sail at Ferncliff Manor
Sail at Ferncliff Manor is a private school in Ardsley, NY, serving approximately 60 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sail at Ferncliff Manor
What grades does Sail at Ferncliff Manor serve?
Sail at Ferncliff Manor serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Sail at Ferncliff Manor?
Sail at Ferncliff Manor has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sail at Ferncliff Manor?
The student-teacher ratio at Sail at Ferncliff Manor is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sail at Ferncliff Manor rank in NY?
Sail at Ferncliff Manor ranks #256 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Sail at Ferncliff Manor's MySchoolScout rating?
Sail at Ferncliff Manor has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sail at Ferncliff Manor a private school?
Yes, Sail at Ferncliff Manor 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 Sail at Ferncliff Manor a religious school?
No, Sail at Ferncliff Manor is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 77% M / 23% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 591-5439
- Area population (ZIP 10502)
- 5,875
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 10502; 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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