Crescent School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Crescent School in Hempstead, NY, serves 280 students in grades K–12 within a suburban community setting and has an Islamic religious affiliation.
Founded in 1992, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 32 teaching staff and an average class size of 23 students.
The school offers five Advanced Placement (AP) courses and reports an average SAT score of 1200 for its high school students.
Tuition is determined through a selective admissions process with a 50% acceptance rate and rolling admissions throughout the year.
Crescent School's student body is 69% students of color, reflecting diverse enrollment in this suburban New York private school.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 280 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Crescent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Crescent School
Kind	18
1	28
2	20
3	22
4	20
5	17
6	25
7	22
8	28
9	27
10	18
11	25
12	10

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Other

Year Founded

1992

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Student Body

Total Students

280 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

23 students

Average SAT score

1200

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Najma

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3 sports

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What schools are Crescent School often compared to?

Crescent School is often viewed alongside schools like Hamza Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Crescent School?

The acceptance rate of Crescent School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. Crescent School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Crescent School offer?

Crescent School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball and Football.

What is Crescent School's ranking?

Crescent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Crescent School?

The application deadline for Crescent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,418 for elementary schools and $21,557 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).