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Schechter School of Long Island

Jewish day school · Grades K–12

Williston Park, NY

6 Cross St, Williston Park, NY 11596

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Jewish day schools in New York
  • Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Williston Park since at least 2011

Schechter School of Long Island is a Jewish private school in Williston Park, New York, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 231 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Jewish schools in New York. Enrollment has grown about 24% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 174 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
231
Teachers
52.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 106 girls, 125 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 8 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Jewish schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Jewish schools in New York.
    • Compared with 69 Jewish schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    186’11–12395’13–14379’15–16114’17–18260’21–22231’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K16
    116
    221
    313
    413
    522
    69
    720
    824
    914
    1023
    1124
    1216

    Student body

    White99%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day 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 Schechter School of Long Island

    What grades does Schechter School of Long Island serve?

    Schechter School of Long Island serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Schechter School of Long Island?

    About 231 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Schechter School of Long Island?

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

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