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Plainview Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 467 students in Plainview, NY, 7% of all K-12 students in Plainview, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Plainview, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Plainview, NY (2026-27)

Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
99 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 349-1966
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Map of Hebrew Academy Of Nassau-plainview Campus
Hebrew Academy Of Nassau-plainview Campus
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students
Jewish
25 Country Dr
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 681-5922
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Miss Debbie's Creative Childcare Photo
Miss Debbie's Creative Childcare
Gr: NS-PK | 113 students
Daycare / Preschool
81 Jamaica Avenue
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 433-6131
(2)
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Map of Miss Sue's Nursery School & Kindergarten
Miss Sue's Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: K-1 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1191 Old Country Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 938-0894
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Plainview, NY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
467
Students
13
Avg. Class Size
40%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Plainview)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
467 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
40%
39%
0.36
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
1 Student
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
0%
8%
# White Students
106 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
23%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
358 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
77%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
75%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Plainview, NY?
4 private schools are located in Plainview, NY.
What percentage of students in Plainview go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Plainview are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Plainview?
50% of private schools in Plainview are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Jewish).

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