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#371 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 37% of private schools

Shield Institute of Flushing

School · Flushing, NY

A private school in Flushing, NY serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.

Private

14461 ROOSEVELT AVE, Flushing, NY 11354

  • 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index68%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Enrollment46
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Shield Institute of Flushing sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,833

Median home value

$521,000

Median rent

$1,766/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic47.8%
Black23.9%
White13.0%
Asian13.0%
Two or More2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jewish Institute of Queens-boys High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–122.3 mi93Compare →
Al-mamoor SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–122.9 mi243Compare →
Jewish Institute of Queens-elementaryPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–123.4 mi455Compare →
Renaissance Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.1PK–123.5 mi658Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Shield Institute of Flushing is listed in Flushing, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shield Institute of Flushing

Shield Institute of Flushing is a private school in Flushing, NY, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shield Institute of Flushing

What grades does Shield Institute of Flushing serve?

Shield Institute of Flushing serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend Shield Institute of Flushing?

Shield Institute of Flushing has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shield Institute of Flushing?

The student-teacher ratio at Shield Institute of Flushing is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shield Institute of Flushing rank in NY?

Shield Institute of Flushing ranks #371 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Shield Institute of Flushing's MySchoolScout rating?

Shield Institute of Flushing has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shield Institute of Flushing a private school?

Yes, Shield Institute of Flushing 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 Shield Institute of Flushing a religious school?

No, Shield Institute of Flushing is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
46
Gender Split
74% M / 26% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Area population (ZIP 11354)
52,325
Area average commute
39.8 min
Area median age
48.1
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 11354; 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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