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#636 of 992 private schools in NY
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children
Elementary School · Troy, NY
A private elementary school in Troy, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
116 PINEWOODS AVE, Troy, NY 12180
- 7:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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Where Susan Odell Taylor School for Children sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,272/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,767
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12180; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| PS 14Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Carroll Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| PS 18Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children is listed in Troy, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Susan Odell Taylor School for Children
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children is a private elementary school in Troy, NY, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susan Odell Taylor School for Children
What grades does Susan Odell Taylor School for Children serve?
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Susan Odell Taylor School for Children?
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan Odell Taylor School for Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan Odell Taylor School for Children is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Susan Odell Taylor School for Children rank in NY?
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children ranks #636 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Susan Odell Taylor School for Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Susan Odell Taylor School for Children a private school?
Yes, Susan Odell Taylor School for Children is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Susan Odell Taylor School for Children a religious school?
No, Susan Odell Taylor School for Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Phone
- (518) 274-4994
- Area population (ZIP 12180)
- 54,071
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 12180; 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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