Very Good
#118 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 12% of private schools
The Lowell School
Middle School
2420 PARSONS BLVD, Whitestone, NY 11357
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
7.6
Grades
3rd – 8th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
7.6
Grades
3rd – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#118 of 992
In Whitestone
#2 of 3
public schools
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The Lowell School
Middle School in Whitestone · grades 3rd – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Lowell School
The Lowell School is a private middle school in Whitestone, NY. The Lowell School serves approximately 113 students, and covers grades 3rd-8th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Lowell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 113 students, The Lowell School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.7:1 students to teachers, The Lowell School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Lowell School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Lowell School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Whitestone, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Lowell School (this school) | 7.6 |
| PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS | 8.3 |
| JHS 194 WILLIAM CARR | 7.1 |
| PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY | 7.9 |
| PS 184 FLUSHING MANOR | 7.6 |
| PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENS | 7.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2420 PARSONS BLVD, Whitestone, NY 11357
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Lowell School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, JHS 194 WILLIAM CARR (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Whitestone, see our Whitestone schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER Flushing | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 21 EDWARD HART Flushing | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN Flushing | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 242 LEONARD P STAVISKY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Flushing | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS Whitestone | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| QUEENS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES Flushing | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| VERITAS ACADEMY Flushing | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| THE LEARNING TREE STEM-ARTS SCHOOL Flushing | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| SHIELD INSTITUTE OF FLUSHING Flushing | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| ST LUKES SCHOOL Whitestone | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Flushing | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| THE WINDSOR SCHOOL Flushing | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD Flushing | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| FLUSHING INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 29 College Point | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| JHS 194 WILLIAM CARR Whitestone | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| PS 20 JOHN BOWNE Flushing | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11357 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,754
Median Home Value
$920,200
Median Rent
$2,228/mo
Population
42,341
College Educated
37.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Avg Commute
36.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
48.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE Corning, NY | 7.5 |
| CORNELIA CONNELLY CENTER New York, NY | 7.4 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP OF STATEN ISLAND Staten Island, NY | 7.3 |
| ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR MATH & SCIENCE Corning, NY | 7.9 |
| BROOKLYN JESUIT PREP Brooklyn, NY | 7.2 |
| EAST HARLEM SCHOOL AT EXODUS HOUSE New York, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Lowell School
What grades does The Lowell School serve?
The Lowell School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend The Lowell School?
The Lowell School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lowell School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lowell School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Lowell School rank in NY?
The Lowell School ranks #118 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is The Lowell School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Lowell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Lowell School a private school?
Yes, The Lowell School 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 Lowell School a religious school?
No, The Lowell School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 188 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 352-2156
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