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Best Massapequa Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 524 students in Massapequa, NY (there are 10 public schools, serving 7,133 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Massapequa, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Massapequa, NY include St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School, Grace Early Childhood Center, and Montessori Childrens School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
67% of private schools in Massapequa, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Massapequa Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Early Childhood Center
Grace Early Childhood Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
23 Cedar Shore Dr
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 798-1122
Gr: NS | 85 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori Childrens School
Montessori School
98 Jerusalem Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 541-6365
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School
St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School Photo - Call us for a tour! Come see how we are building strong minds and faith-filled hearts. 516 541-1546 www.stroseschool.net
(Catholic)
4704 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 541-1546
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students

Overview

This Town (Massapequa)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
524 Students
430,297 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
41,984 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
76%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$22,300
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$48.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,466 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
33,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
29 Students
33,742 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
350 Students
253,991 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,694 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
148 Students
84,128 Students
% of Others Students
26%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Massapequa, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Massapequa, NY include St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School, Grace Early Childhood Center, and Montessori Childrens School.
How many private schools are located in Massapequa?
3 private schools are located in Massapequa.
What percentage of students in Massapequa go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Massapequa are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Massapequa?
67% of private schools in Massapequa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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