#1 Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
Lawrence Woodmere Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Woodmere
Woodmere, NY
A+Overall grade114 students3 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Nassau County, NY. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
The Waldorf School of Garden City
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Garden City, NY
A+Overall grade238 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
East Woods School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, NY
A+Overall grade133 students3 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
The Greenvale School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Old Brookville, NY
A+Overall grade355 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
Fusion Academy Woodbury NY
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in New York
Woodbury, NY
AOverall grade65 students2 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
Portledge School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Locust Valley, NY
AOverall grade518 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Nassau County, NY
Crescent School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Hempstead, NY
B+Overall grade270 students11 students per teacher
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