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Best Cedarhurst Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,238 students in Cedarhurst, NY (there are 1 public school, serving 764 public students). 62% of all K-12 students in Cedarhurst, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cedarhurst, NY include Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High and Shulamith School For Girls.
83% of private schools in Cedarhurst, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Cedarhurst Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
635 Central Ave
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 569-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students
Shulamith School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
305 Cedarhurst Ave
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 564-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Bible Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
565 Park Avenue
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 285-1808
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Tuition listed
Kulanu Academy
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Special Education School
620 Central Avenue
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 569-3083
Gr: Inquire with school | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Priority-1's Torah Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
26 Columbia Ave
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Yeshivath Gesher
Special Education School (Jewish)
650 Broadway
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(917) 533-1028
Gr: PK-1 | 67 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cedarhurst, New York

Cedarhurst, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
620 Central Ave
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 569-2290
Gr: K-8 | 162 students

Overview

This Town (Cedarhurst)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,238 Students
424,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
41,471 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,350
$22,417

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
26 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
1,129 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
91%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
74 Students
81,665 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cedarhurst, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Cedarhurst, NY include Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High and Shulamith School For Girls.
How many private schools are located in Cedarhurst?
6 private schools are located in Cedarhurst.
How diverse are private schools in Cedarhurst?
Cedarhurst private schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Cedarhurst go to private school?
62% of all K-12 students in Cedarhurst are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cedarhurst?
83% of private schools in Cedarhurst are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

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