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Hempstead Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-60.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,129
Students
-6.8% (-83 students) 10-yr
$11,820
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
+91.7% (+11 students) 10-yr
65%
Students of Color
+97.0% (+32.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hempstead)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,129 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025565246179
2024565238172
2023536238174
2022357250185
2021357245180
2020280242171
2019292247175
2018277245172
2017278242180
2016278241178
2015242230167
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% Students of Color
65%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202565%40%34%
202465%40%34%
202335%40%33%
202229%40%33%
202129%41%32%
202028%41%32%
201936%40%31%
201836%39%31%
201733%40%32%
201633%40%32%
201533%41%32%
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0.70
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.700.600.65
20240.700.600.65
20230.550.620.65
20220.600.620.64
20210.600.620.64
20200.610.620.64
20190.620.610.63
20180.590.610.63
20170.530.610.61
20160.530.620.61
20150.540.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
147 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202513%4%5%
202413%4%5%
202315%4%5%
202214%5%4%
202114%5%4%
202014%4%4%
201915%5%4%
201815%5%4%
201716%4%4%
201616%4%4%
201517%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
476 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202542%8%9%
202442%8%9%
20239%9%9%
20228%9%8%
20218%9%9%
20208%9%9%
20198%10%8%
20188%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
53 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
202310%9%8%
20229%9%7%
20219%9%7%
20208%9%8%
20198%9%7%
20189%9%7%
201710%11%7%
201610%11%7%
201510%11%8%
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# White Students
374 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
33%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202533%59%52%
202433%59%52%
202365%57%52%
202261%57%54%
202161%57%54%
202060%58%54%
201958%58%56%
201861%58%56%
201766%58%58%
201666%58%58%
201565%58%58%
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# 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
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20256%20%26%
20246%20%26%
20228%18%25%
20218%19%25%
202010%19%24%
201911%18%24%
20187%18%23%
20174%18%22%
20164%18%22%
20154%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
95 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202576%76%55%
202476%75%54%
202392%75%54%
202292%76%54%
202192%74%54%
202092%74%54%
201992%73%53%
201892%73%53%
201792%72%53%
201692%73%52%
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Average Class Size
23 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025231515
2024231515
2020121515
2019121615
2018121615
2017121615
2016121615
2015121615
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025111113
2024111012
2023171011
2022171011
2021171011
2020171011
2019171011
201812911
201712910
201612910
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1254

SAT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025120012501233
2024120012461230
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,820
$21,574

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$11,820$22,300$15,012
2024$11,820$21,636$13,254
2023$11,820$21,117$12,626
2022$11,820$19,707$12,187
2021$11,820$19,162$11,800
2020$11,820$18,832$11,512
2019$11,820$18,073$11,293
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearHempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202550%74%81%
202450%79%85%
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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 Crescent School and 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%).
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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