Duane Lake Academy
Independent school · Grades 2–9
Pawling, NY
527 Route 22 Ste 1, Pawling, NY 12564
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Pawling
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in Pawling since at least 2011
Duane Lake Academy is an independent private school in Pawling, New York, for students from 2nd grade through 9th grade. It has about 5 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–9
- Students
- 5
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent schools in New York.
- Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Duane Lake Academy
What grades does Duane Lake Academy serve?
Duane Lake Academy serves grades 2–9.
How many students attend Duane Lake Academy?
About 5 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Duane Lake Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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