Very Good
#253 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 25% of private schools
St Dominic Elementary School
Elementary School
35 SCHOOL ST, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#253 of 992
In Oyster Bay
#2 of 2
public schools
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St Dominic Elementary School
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About St Dominic Elementary School
St Dominic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Oyster Bay, NY. St Dominic Elementary School serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Dominic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, St Dominic Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Dominic Elementary School 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 St Dominic Elementary School compares to the 3 public schools in Oyster Bay, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Oyster Bay
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Dominic Elementary School (this school) | 7.0 |
| OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL | 7.7 |
| OYSTER BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.4 |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL | 7.5 |
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
35 SCHOOL ST, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Dominic Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST SIDE SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Syosset), which scores notably higher. Another option is BERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Syosset), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Syosset), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oyster Bay, see our Oyster Bay schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL Oyster Bay | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| OYSTER BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Oyster Bay | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL Oyster Bay | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| VERNON SCHOOL East Norwich | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| HARMONY HEIGHTS SCHOOL East Norwich | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| EAST WOODS SCHOOL Oyster Bay | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| BERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset | 3.1 mi | 9.0 |
| BAYVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Bayville | 3.1 mi | 5.2 |
| BAYVILLE PRIMARY Bayville | 3.2 mi | 5.7 |
| WEST SIDE SCHOOL Syosset | 2.9 mi | 9.3 |
| LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL Glen Head | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| SOUTH WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL Syosset | 3.4 mi | 8.7 |
| PORTLEDGE SCHOOL Locust Valley | 3.0 mi | 7.2 |
| ST EDWARD CONFESSOR SCHOOL Syosset | 3.7 mi | 6.7 |
| VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syosset | 3.7 mi | 8.7 |
| LOCUST VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Locust Valley | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Syosset | 3.6 mi | 9.2 |
| ANN MACARTHUR PRIMARY Locust Valley | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| THE CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Woodbury | 3.6 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 256 Syosset | 3.9 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11771 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$163,134
Median Home Value
$921,300
Median Rent
$1,961/mo
Population
10,173
College Educated
57.6%
Homeownership
71.8%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
41.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BRIDGES ACADEMY (THE) West Islip, NY | 7.0 |
| BROOKLYN ARTS AND SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| COLEBROOK SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.0 |
| GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scotia, NY | 7.0 |
| GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER Cold Spring Harbor, NY | 7.0 |
| MATER CHRISTI SCHOOL Albany, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Dominic Elementary School
What grades does St Dominic Elementary School serve?
St Dominic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Dominic Elementary School?
St Dominic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Dominic Elementary School rank in NY?
St Dominic Elementary School ranks #253 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Dominic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Dominic Elementary School 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 St Dominic Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Dominic Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Dominic Elementary School a religious school?
St Dominic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 922-4888
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