East Woods School Photo - As early as Nursery, East Woods students attend class in our state-of-the-art Science Lab. As the students move through the grades, the school enhances its math and science curriculum with studies in molecular biology, genetics and diverse technologies.

Best Oyster Bay Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 424 students in Oyster Bay, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
50% of private elementary schools in Oyster Bay, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Oyster Bay, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Woods School
East Woods School Photo - As early as Nursery, East Woods students attend class in our state-of-the-art Science Lab. As the students move through the grades, the school enhances its math and science curriculum with studies in molecular biology, genetics and diverse technologies.
(7)
31 Yellow Cote Rd
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922-4400
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
35 School St
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922-4888
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Oyster Bay)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
424 Students
347,233 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
34,750 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
76%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,550
$22,253
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$48.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
14,534 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
24,036 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
26,108 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
361 Students
214,324 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,576 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
41 Students
65,235 Students
% of Others Students
9%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Oyster Bay, NY?
2 private elementary schools are located in Oyster Bay, NY.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Oyster Bay?
50% of private elementary schools in Oyster Bay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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