Whitestone Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Whitestone, NY
15034 12th Ave, Whitestone, NY 11357
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 Whitestone
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Whitestone since at least 2011
In Whitestone, New York, Whitestone Academy is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 76 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 76
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of independent high schools in New York.
- Compared with 15 independent high 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 Whitestone Academy
What grades does Whitestone Academy serve?
Whitestone Academy serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Whitestone Academy?
About 76 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Whitestone Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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