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#158 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 16% of private schools

The Brandeis School

Elementary School · Lawrence, NY

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

Private

25 FROST LN, Lawrence, NY 11559

  • 4.5:1 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)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
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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Enrollment129
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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 The Brandeis 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$156,429

Median home value

$1,108,200

Median rent

$2,031/mo

College educated

56.1%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & RockawayPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–120.1 mi1,058Compare →
Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns-lower SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–50.1 mi446Compare →
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway CampusEnrollment path unverified6.31–60.6 mi485Compare →
Shulamith School for GirlsPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–120.6 mi618Compare →

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.

The Brandeis School is listed in Lawrence, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Brandeis School

The Brandeis School is a private elementary school in Lawrence, NY, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Brandeis School

What grades does The Brandeis School serve?

The Brandeis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Brandeis School?

The Brandeis School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Brandeis School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Brandeis School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Brandeis School rank in NY?

The Brandeis School ranks #158 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Brandeis School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Brandeis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Brandeis School a private school?

Yes, The Brandeis School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Brandeis School a religious school?

The Brandeis School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
129
Gender Split
74% M / 26% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Area population (ZIP 11559)
9,130
Area average commute
41.2 min
Area median age
33.3
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 11559; 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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