Below Average
#904 of 992 private schools in NY
St Paul School
Elementary School · Valley Cottage, NY
A private elementary school in Valley Cottage, NY serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
365 KINGS HWY, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where St Paul School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,501
Median home value
$512,700
Median rent
$2,017/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10989; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Strawtown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Paul School is listed in Valley Cottage, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Paul School
St Paul School is a private elementary school in Valley Cottage, NY, serving approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Paul School
What grades does St Paul School serve?
St Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend St Paul School?
St Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul School rank in NY?
St Paul School ranks #904 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul School 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 Paul School a private school?
Yes, St Paul 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 Paul School a religious school?
St Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Phone
- (845) 268-6506
- Area population (ZIP 10989)
- 8,410
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 10989; 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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