For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,129 students in Hempstead, NY (there are 12 public schools, serving 9,377 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Hempstead, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Hempstead, NY is Sacred Heart Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Top-Ranked Hempstead Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
47 Cathedral Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Crescent School
(Islamic)
130 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
Hempstead, New York Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little Red Train Private School (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
249 Jerusalem Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-8460
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-8460
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
New Frontier Montessori School (Closed 2000)
Montessori School
40 Washington St.
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 538-3351
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 538-3351
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Overview
This Town (Hempstead)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,129 Students
425,277 Students
% Average Students of Color
65%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
95 Teachers
41,676 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
11 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1252
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,820
$22,352
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$48.73 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
147 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
476 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
8%
# Black Students
53 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
374 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
33%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
71 Students
81,730 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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 is Sacred Heart Academy.
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%).
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