Portledge School

355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY, 11560 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Portledge is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth grade coeducational, college-preparatory day school. The School’s coordinated sequential program provides an academically excellent education that prepares students for responsible and productive lives. Dedicated teachers, small class size, and a warm and personal atmosphere combine to advance high moral standards and individual accomplishments. Our teachers understand that for middle schoolers this is a time of self-exploration and self-definition. They teach and coach the whole child and understand their critical role in helping young adolescents develop confidence and become more independent. Middle schoolers are constantly changing, and our teachers themselves are energized by this. ...

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School Overview:

 
Portledge School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County Nassau County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 406 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 22%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 16 students
Kind - 20 students
Grade 1 - 19 students
Grade 2 - 21 students
Grade 3 - 28 students
Grade 4 - 22 students
Grade 5 - 31 students
Grade 6 - 28 students
Grade 7 - 30 students
Grade 8 - 39 students
Grade 9 - 34 students
Grade 10 - 42 students
Grade 11 - 45 students
Grade 12 - 31 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 60 teachers
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 164 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Portledge is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth grade coeducational, college-preparatory day school. The School’s coordinated sequential program provides an academically excellent education that prepares students for responsible and productive lives. Dedicated teachers, small class size, and a warm and personal atmosphere combine to advance high moral standards and individual accomplishments. Our teachers understand that for middle schoolers this is a time of self-exploration and self-definition. They teach and coach the whole child and understand their critical role in helping young adolescents develop confidence and become more independent. Middle schoolers are constantly changing, and our teachers themselves are energized by this.
  • Profile last updated: 03/05/2009

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About This Zipcode (11560)
School Zip (11560)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 6,815 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 51% 32%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.8 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $81,746 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.2 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 58 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (11560)


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% Owning / % Renting 78% / 22% 41% / 59%

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