Best Lawrence Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 2,605 students in Lawrence, NY (there are 2 public schools, serving 820 public students). 76% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Lawrence, NY include Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway and Hebrew Academy Of The Five Towns-lower School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
100% of private schools in Lawrence, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top Ranked Lawrence Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
389 Central Ave
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 220-6636
Gr: PK-12 | 1,195 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33 Washington Ave
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 569-3043
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Tuition listed
The Brandeis School
(Jewish)
25 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-4747
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Haftr Middle School
(Jewish)
44 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 569-6352
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students
Mesivta Ateres Yaakov
All-boys (Jewish)
131 Washington Ave
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 374-6465
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rambam Mesivta
All-boys (Jewish)
15 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-5824
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students

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 Five Towns & Rockaway and Hebrew Academy Of The Five Towns-lower School.
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?
76% of all K-12 students in Lawrence are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
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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