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Hempstead Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,129 students in Hempstead, NY, 11% of all K-12 students in Hempstead, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Hempstead, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hempstead Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Crescent School
Crescent School
Gr: K-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
130 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
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Map of Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
47 Cathedral Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
(1)
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Hempstead, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Little Red Train Private School
Little Red Train Private School
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
249 Jerusalem Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-8460
(1)
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Map of New Frontier Montessori School
New Frontier Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Montessori School
40 Washington St.
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 538-3351
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Hempstead, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
1,129
Students
$11,820
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
65%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hempstead)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,129 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
65%
39%
0.70
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
147 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
476 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
8%
# Black Students
53 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
374 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
33%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
71 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
95 Teachers
41,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
76%
Average Class Size
23 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1261
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,820
$21,773
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
79%
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Hempstead, NY include Sacred Heart Academy and Crescent School.
How many private schools are located in Hempstead?
2 private schools are located in Hempstead.
What percentage of students in Hempstead go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Hempstead are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hempstead?
100% of private schools in Hempstead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

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