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#777 of 992 private schools in NY
St Margaret School
Elementary School
34 N MAGNOLIA ST, Pearl River, NY 10965
Enrollment
190
Student-Teacher
17.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
190
Student-Teacher
17.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#777 of 992
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About St Margaret School
St Margaret School is a private elementary school in Pearl River, NY. St Margaret School serves approximately 190 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Margaret School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 190 students, St Margaret School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St Margaret 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 Margaret School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Pearl River, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Margaret School (this school) | 5.4 |
| LINCOLN AVENUE SCHOOL | 8.6 |
| FRANKLIN AVENUE SCHOOL | 6.8 |
| EVANS PARK SCHOOL | 8.9 |
| PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | 6.7 |
| PEARL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.3 |
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.
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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
34 N MAGNOLIA ST, Pearl River, NY 10965
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Margaret School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EVANS PARK SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Memorial Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Montvale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LINCOLN AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pearl River, see our Pearl River schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN AVENUE SCHOOL Pearl River | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| FRANKLIN AVENUE SCHOOL Pearl River | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| EVANS PARK SCHOOL Pearl River | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Pearl River | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Memorial Elementary School Montvale | 1.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Fieldstone Middle School Montvale | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Pascack Hills High School Montvale | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| PEARL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Pearl River | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Park Ridge High School Park Ridge | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Woodside Elementary School River Vale | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| East Brook Elementary School Park Ridge | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| HIGHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nanuet | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| FLEETWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chestnut Ridge | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| West Ridge Elementary School Park Ridge | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| GEORGE W MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nanuet | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ELDORADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chestnut Ridge | 2.2 mi | 3.1 |
| NANUET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Nanuet | 2.4 mi | 8.4 |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Chestnut Ridge | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| A MACARTHUR BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL Nanuet | 2.5 mi | 6.0 |
| YESHIVA KETANA TORAS CHAIM Chestnut Ridge | 2.6 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10965 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$136,970
Median Home Value
$560,200
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
Population
15,526
College Educated
47.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Median Age
39.6
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| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL Saint Albans, NY | 5.4 |
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| ERNEST C MYER SCHOOL Hurley, NY | 5.4 |
| MARGARET MURPHY KINDERGARTEN CENTER Hudson Falls, NY | 5.4 |
| MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn, NY | 5.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Margaret School
What grades does St Margaret School serve?
St Margaret School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Margaret School?
St Margaret School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Margaret School rank in NY?
St Margaret School ranks #777 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Margaret School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Margaret School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Margaret School a private school?
Yes, St Margaret 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 Margaret School a religious school?
St Margaret School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Phone
- (845) 735-3285
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