East Woods School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Oyster Bay, NY
31 Yellow Cote Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Oyster Bay
- Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in New York
In Oyster Bay, New York, East Woods School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 133 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of independent elementary schools in New York. The school day runs about 8 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 133
- Teachers
- 41.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 90 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of independent elementary schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 East Woods School
What grades does East Woods School serve?
East Woods School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend East Woods School?
About 133 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at East Woods School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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