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#144 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 14% of private schools

The Center for Discovery

School · Monticello, NY

A private school in Monticello, NY serving grades UG – UG.

Private

51 KINNEBROOK RD, Monticello, NY 12701

  • 4.9:1 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)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
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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Enrollment239
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Center for Discovery 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average382/100K

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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

$56,601

Median home value

$178,300

Median rent

$989/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

41.7%

Poverty rate

22.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White74.1%
Hispanic12.6%
Black8.4%
Two or More2.9%
Asian2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

The Center for Discovery is listed in Monticello, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Center for Discovery

The Center for Discovery is a private school in Monticello, NY, serving approximately 239 students in grades UG-UG with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Center for Discovery

What grades does The Center for Discovery serve?

The Center for Discovery serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend The Center for Discovery?

The Center for Discovery has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Center for Discovery?

The student-teacher ratio at The Center for Discovery is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Center for Discovery rank in NY?

The Center for Discovery ranks #144 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Center for Discovery's MySchoolScout rating?

The Center for Discovery has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Center for Discovery a private school?

Yes, The Center for Discovery 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 The Center for Discovery a religious school?

No, The Center for Discovery is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
239
Gender Split
78% M / 22% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sullivan County
Area population (ZIP 12701)
12,191
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
38
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 12701; 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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