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#838 of 992 private schools in NY

The Sara Marie School

Elementary School · Clifton Park, NY

A private elementary school in Clifton Park, NY serving grades Pre-K – 1st.

Private

942 ROUTE 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065

  • 11.3:1 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)
B-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index31%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment34
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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 Sara Marie School 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average454/100K

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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

$115,681

Median home value

$356,900

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White82.4%
Black5.9%
Pacific Islander5.9%
Two or More5.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Karigon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.4 mi476Compare →
Orenda Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.4 mi538Compare →
Skano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.5 mi548Compare →
Tesago Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.6 mi397Compare →

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 Sara Marie School is listed in Clifton Park, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Sara Marie School

The Sara Marie School is a private elementary school in Clifton Park, NY, serving approximately 34 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Sara Marie School

What grades does The Sara Marie School serve?

The Sara Marie School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend The Sara Marie School?

The Sara Marie School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sara Marie School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Sara Marie School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Sara Marie School rank in NY?

The Sara Marie School ranks #838 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Sara Marie School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Sara Marie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Sara Marie School a private school?

Yes, The Sara Marie 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 Sara Marie School a religious school?

No, The Sara Marie School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
34
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Saratoga County
Area population (ZIP 12065)
44,726
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
41.4
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 12065; 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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