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#817 of 992 private schools in NY

Shulamith School for Girls

School · Cedarhurst, NY

A private school in Cedarhurst, NY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

305 CEDARHURST AVE, Cedarhurst, NY 11516

  • 11.9:1 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)
B-4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length8.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,496
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment618
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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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The neighborhood

Where Shulamith School for Girls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$102,083

Median home value

$818,600

Median rent

$2,204/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & RockawayPrivate · tuition6.7PK–120.5 mi1,058Compare →
Hebrew Academy for Special ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK0.9 mi17Compare →
Lawrence Woodmere AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7PK–121.0 mi149Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Shulamith School for Girls is listed in Cedarhurst, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shulamith School for Girls

Shulamith School for Girls is a private school in Cedarhurst, NY, serving approximately 618 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #817 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shulamith School for Girls

What grades does Shulamith School for Girls serve?

Shulamith School for Girls serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Shulamith School for Girls?

Shulamith School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shulamith School for Girls?

The student-teacher ratio at Shulamith School for Girls is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shulamith School for Girls rank in NY?

Shulamith School for Girls ranks #817 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Shulamith School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?

Shulamith School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shulamith School for Girls a private school?

Yes, Shulamith School for Girls is a private all-girls 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 Shulamith School for Girls a religious school?

Shulamith School for Girls has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
618
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
8.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Area population (ZIP 11516)
8,733
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
35.5
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 11516; 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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