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#906 of 992 private schools in NY

St Francis Prep

High School · Fresh Meadows, NY

A private high school in Fresh Meadows, NY serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

6100 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

  • 20.9:1 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)
C-1.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index71%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.2 / 10
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Enrollment2,420
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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 St Francis Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,375

Median home value

$911,800

Median rent

$1,869/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

48.1%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White42.3%
Hispanic23.3%
Black16.4%
Asian15.6%
Two or More1.3%
Pacific Islander0.8%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Francis Lewis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.9 mi4,406Compare →
Jewish Institute of Queens-boys High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.0 mi93Compare →
Benjamin N Cardozo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–121.2 mi2,997Compare →

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.

St Francis Prep is listed in Fresh Meadows, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis Prep

St Francis Prep is a private high school in Fresh Meadows, NY, serving approximately 2,420 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis Prep

What grades does St Francis Prep serve?

St Francis Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Francis Prep?

St Francis Prep has an enrollment of approximately 2,420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Prep is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis Prep rank in NY?

St Francis Prep ranks #906 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Francis Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis Prep a private school?

Yes, St Francis Prep 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 Francis Prep a religious school?

St Francis Prep has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,420
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Area population (ZIP 11365)
43,258
Area average commute
41.1 min
Area median age
44
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 11365; 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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