Very Good
#267 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 27% of private schools
Windward School the
Middle School
1275 MAMARONECK AVE, White Plains, NY 10605
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
1st – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#267 of 992
In White Plains
#5 of 10
public schools
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Windward School the
Middle School in White Plains · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Windward School the
Windward School the is a private middle school in White Plains, NY. Windward School the serves approximately 304 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Windward School the has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, Windward School the sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Windward School the 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 Windward School the compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in White Plains, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Windward School the (this school) | 7.0 |
| RIDGEWAY SCHOOL | 7.7 |
| MAMARONECK AVENUE SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| POST ROAD SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| CHURCH STREET SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| LEE F JACKSON SCHOOL | 7.3 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL | 5.2 |
| RICHARD J BAILEY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| VIRGINIA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.7 |
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
1275 MAMARONECK AVE, White Plains, NY 10605
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Windward School the may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SCARSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. Another option is LOUIS M KLEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Harrison), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in White Plains, see our White Plains schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,587
Median Home Value
$761,200
Median Rent
$2,195/mo
Population
19,371
College Educated
65.8%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
46.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROOKLYN GREEN SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cortland, NY | 7.0 |
| FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.0 |
| HAMILTON GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.0 |
| IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.0 |
| PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Windward School the
What grades does Windward School the serve?
Windward School the serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Windward School the?
Windward School the has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windward School the?
The student-teacher ratio at Windward School the is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Windward School the rank in NY?
Windward School the ranks #267 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Windward School the's MySchoolScout rating?
Windward School the has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Windward School the a private school?
Yes, Windward School the 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 Windward School the a religious school?
No, Windward School the is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 949-6968
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