Westbury Friends School

550 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY, 11590-0115 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Westbury Friends School a small Quaker school for children in Nursery through Grade 5, in the heart of Nassau County. A community of engaged, active teachers and learners, Westbury Friends School focuses on critical thinking for better understanding. In a welcoming and nurturing environment, with moderate tuition fees, Westbury Friends School is committed to teaching our children to live peacefully in a diverse world....

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School Overview:

 
Westbury Friends School
School Membership(s) Friends Council on Education (FCE)
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Friends
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County Nassau County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 124 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 66% 36%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 43 students
Kind - 15 students
Grade 1 - 16 students
Grade 2 - 17 students
Grade 3 - 10 students
Grade 4 - 10 students
Grade 5 - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Westbury Friends School a small Quaker school for children in Nursery through Grade 5, in the heart of Nassau County. A community of engaged, active teachers and learners, Westbury Friends School focuses on critical thinking for better understanding. In a welcoming and nurturing environment, with moderate tuition fees, Westbury Friends School is committed to teaching our children to live peacefully in a diverse world.
  • Profile last updated: 02/09/2009

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    posted on May 22, 2009 at 04:08:11 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11590)
School Zip (11590)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 42,507 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 32%
Population Average Age 36 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 3.4 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $71,147 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.5 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 54 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (11590)


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