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#525 of 992 private schools in NY

St Rose of Lima Elementary School

Elementary School · Massapequa, NY

A private elementary school in Massapequa, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

4704 MERRICK RD, Massapequa, NY 11758

  • 10.9:1 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-5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index40%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment282
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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 Rose of Lima Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$157,404

Median home value

$624,800

Median rent

$2,153/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

93.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White76.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Black7.4%
Two or More2.1%
Asian1.4%
Pacific Islander1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Birch Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.4 mi669Compare →
Fairfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–50.7 mi524Compare →
Unqua Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–51.3 mi489Compare →
Lockhart Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–51.4 mi356Compare →

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 Rose of Lima Elementary School is listed in Massapequa, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Rose of Lima Elementary School

St Rose of Lima Elementary School is a private elementary school in Massapequa, NY, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Rose of Lima Elementary School

What grades does St Rose of Lima Elementary School serve?

St Rose of Lima Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Rose of Lima Elementary School?

St Rose of Lima Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Rose of Lima Elementary School rank in NY?

St Rose of Lima Elementary School ranks #525 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Rose of Lima Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Rose of Lima Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Rose of Lima Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Rose of Lima 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 Rose of Lima Elementary School a religious school?

St Rose of Lima Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
282
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Area population (ZIP 11758)
54,741
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
44.3
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 11758; 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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