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Lawrence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 2,605 students in Lawrence, NY, 77% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Lawrence, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lawrence Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway
Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway
Gr: PK-12 | 1,195 students
Jewish
389 Central Ave
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 220-6636
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Map of Hebrew Academy Of The Five Towns-lower School
Hebrew Academy Of The Five Towns-lower School
Gr: K-5 | 543 students
Jewish
33 Washington Ave
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 569-3043
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Map of The Brandeis School
The Brandeis School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Jewish
25 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-4747
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Map of Haftr Middle School
Haftr Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students
Jewish
44 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 569-6352
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Map of Mesivta Ateres Yaakov
Mesivta Ateres Yaakov
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
All-boys (Jewish)
131 Washington Ave
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 374-6465
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Map of Rambam Mesivta
Rambam Mesivta
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
All-boys (Jewish)
15 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-5824
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Lawrence, NY Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
2,605
Students
$19,500
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lawrence)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
2,605 Students
424,657 Students
0.23
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,696 Students
% Black Students
<1%
8%
# White Students
2,256 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
87%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
346 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
381 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,500
$21,768
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lawrence, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Lawrence, NY include Hebrew Academy Of The Five Towns-lower School and Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway.
How many private schools are located in Lawrence?
6 private schools are located in Lawrence.
What percentage of students in Lawrence go to private school?
77% of all K-12 students in Lawrence are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence?
100% of private schools in Lawrence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Which private schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lawrence include: Mesivta Ateres Yaakov vs. Rambam Mesivta, Rambam Mesivta vs. Mesivta Ateres Yaakov

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