Located in Hollis, NY, Helping Hand Academy Ii enrolls 20 students in kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city–based elementary program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a teaching staff of four educators serving early elementary grades.
Helping Hand Academy Ii's student body is 97.3% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New York for diversity.
As a co–ed private school in a large city setting, it provides early learning opportunities focused on foundational education from kindergarten to first grade.
Nearby private schools, such as The Wellspring Schools and The Summit School, offer wider grade spans and larger enrollments within a half–mile radius of Helping Hand Academy Ii.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Helping Hand Academy Ii ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Helping Hand Academy Ii?
The application deadline for Helping Hand Academy Ii is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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