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Lawrence Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Lawrence, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Lawrence Private Schools (2026)

Map of Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway
Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway
Gr: PK-12 | 1,195 students
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,605
Students
+35.3% (+680 students) 10-yr
$23,167
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lawrence)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,796 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLawrence, NY Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
2,605 Students
424,309 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLawrence, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025434246179
2024434238172
2023449238174
2022457250185
2021457245180
2020457242171
2019587247175
2018587245172
2017481242180
2016481241178
2015481230167
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0.23
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearLawrence, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.230.600.65
20240.230.600.65
20230.220.620.65
20220.160.620.64
20210.160.620.64
20200.160.620.64
20190.530.610.63
20180.530.610.63
20170.130.610.61
20160.130.620.61
20150.130.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
201927%10%8%
201827%10%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
33,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
2,256 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
87%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202587%59%52%
202487%59%52%
202388%57%52%
202292%57%54%
202192%57%54%
202092%58%54%
201963%58%56%
201863%58%56%
201793%58%58%
201693%58%58%
201593%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
346 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202513%20%26%
202413%20%26%
202312%20%25%
20228%18%25%
20218%19%25%
20208%19%24%
201910%18%24%
201810%18%23%
20177%18%22%
20167%18%22%
20157%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
381 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:110:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,167
$22,435
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$48.84 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
76%

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 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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