Very Good
#118 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 12% of private schools
The Lowell School
Middle School · Whitestone, NY
A private middle school in Whitestone, NY serving grades 3rd – 8th.
2420 PARSONS BLVD, Whitestone, NY 11357
- 5.7:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Lowell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,754
Median home value
$920,200
Median rent
$2,228/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11357; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 185 Edward BleekerEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,469 | Compare → |
| Jhs 194 William CarrEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| College Point CollaborativeEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Jhs 189 Daniel Carter BeardEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 619 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Lowell School is listed in Whitestone, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Lowell School
The Lowell School is a private middle school in Whitestone, NY, serving approximately 113 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 992 private schools in NY.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 11357)
- 42,341
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 11357; 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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