Very Good
#141 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 14% of private schools
Schechter School of Long Island
School · Williston Park, NY
A private school in Williston Park, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
6 CROSS ST, Williston Park, NY 11596
- 5.1:1 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
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Where Schechter School of Long Island sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$162,026
Median home value
$801,500
Median rent
$2,102/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11596; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searingtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Roslyn Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–10 | 2.2 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Nassau BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,743 | Compare → |
| The Waldorf School of Garden CityPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 269 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Schechter School of Long Island is listed in Williston Park, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Schechter School of Long Island
Schechter School of Long Island is a private school in Williston Park, NY, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schechter School of Long Island
What grades does Schechter School of Long Island serve?
Schechter School of Long Island serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Schechter School of Long Island?
Schechter School of Long Island has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schechter School of Long Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Schechter School of Long Island is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Schechter School of Long Island rank in NY?
Schechter School of Long Island ranks #141 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Schechter School of Long Island's MySchoolScout rating?
Schechter School of Long Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Schechter School of Long Island a private school?
Yes, Schechter School of Long Island is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Schechter School of Long Island a religious school?
Schechter School of Long Island has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 539-3700
- Area population (ZIP 11596)
- 10,378
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 11596; 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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