Progressive School of Long Island
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Merrick, NY
1425 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in Merrick since at least 2011
In Merrick, New York, Progressive School of Long Island is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 63 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 63
- Teachers
- 14.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 33 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary 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 Progressive School of Long Island
What grades does Progressive School of Long Island serve?
Progressive School of Long Island serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Progressive School of Long Island?
About 63 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Progressive School of Long Island?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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