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Lawrence Woodmere Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Woodmere, NY

336 Woodmere Blvd, Woodmere, NY 11598

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Woodmere
  • Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in New York
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Woodmere since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Woodmere, New York, Lawrence Woodmere Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 114 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in New York. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 160 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
114
Teachers
43 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 68 girls, 46 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
160 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of independent schools in New York.
    • Compared with 83 independent schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    269’11–12227’13–14243’17–18221’19–20149’21–22114’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K7
    K7
    18
    210
    38
    44
    510
    65
    75
    813
    95
    1016
    116
    1217

    Student body

    Black54%
    White26%
    Asian9%
    Two or more races5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Lawrence Woodmere Academy

    What grades does Lawrence Woodmere Academy serve?

    Lawrence Woodmere Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Lawrence Woodmere Academy?

    About 114 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lawrence Woodmere Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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