East Woods School

31 Yellow Cote Rd, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771-0117
Tel: (516)922-4400
Grades: PK - 9 | 299 students
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East Woods’ close-knit Pre-Nursery through Ninth Grade environment provides a strong and consistent early childhood, elementary and middle school experience. In the classroom, students gain essential learning skills and knowledge from one grade to the next. Classes are small, with rigorous academic goals to stimulate and challenge bright spirits and inquiring minds. Teachers respect differing learning styles, nurturing character and confidence in each student and fostering friendships among all. Parents are actively engage in the life of the school. Beyond the classroom, our program of art, music and drama lends balance to sports and outdoor time, whether in science, environmental discovery or community service. Our strong financial assistance program extends these opportunities to families with diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.

School Overview:
East Woods School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1946
Student Body
Total Students 299 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 9% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 12 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Carol Rogers
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Field Hockey Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
East Woods offers a variety of after-school programs to meet the enrichment needs of our students from Nursery through Ninth Grade. Children in Nursery and Pre-K may join Lunch Bunch a creative program emphasizing play and socialization
and offering a d

School Notes:

  • East Woods’ close-knit Pre-Nursery through Ninth Grade environment provides a strong and consistent early childhood, elementary and middle school experience. The school is small by design enabling the school to reach every child and facilitate inter-age activities that foster school spirit, confidence, compassion, leadership qualities and mutual respect. The school’s superior faculty understands and celebrates the special characteristics, interests and curiosity of children. Our teachers get to know the intellectual, creative, social, physical and emotional qualities of their individual students. They encourage and assist children to stretch their abilities to meet challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Small class size and advantageous student/teacher ratio encourage hands-on discovery, with team teaching and an exciting multi-disciplinary curriculum. Our alumni/ae consistently confirm the lasting value of their East Woods education. Housed in a Georgian brick building, with several additions, East Woods is set on 46-acres of fields and woods. The safe, inviting campus offers the setting for a cohesive, disciplined and caring academic environment. East Woods serves students from many local communities including Oyster Bay, Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, Hicksville, Melville, Mill Neck, Locust Valley, Huntington, Glen Cove and Syosset.

Nearby Schools:

East Woods School
Gr. PK-9 | 0 mi. away
St Dominic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.8 mi. away
St Dominic Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.9 mi. away
Harmony Heights School
Gr. 9-12 | 2 mi. away
Harmony Heights School
Gr. 9-12 | 2.3 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 2.6 mi. away

View all schools in: Oyster Bay, Nassau County, Zip 11771

School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 18,2013 - East Woods is a great school that prepares students to take achieve any goal they set for themselves.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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