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My Spectrum School/ Center Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (NY)

Port Washington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 505 students in Port Washington, NY, 9% of all K-12 students in Port Washington, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
40% of private schools in Port Washington, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Greek Orthodox).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Port Washington Private Schools (2026-27)

Vincent Smith School Photo
Vincent Smith School
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
(3)
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My Spectrum School/ Center Photo
My Spectrum School/ Center
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
(1)
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Map of Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
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Map of Greek Language Institute
Greek Language Institute
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Specialized Curriculum (Greek Orthodox)
100 Fariway Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
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Map of Happy Montessori School
Happy Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Montessori School
40 Pleasant Ave
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-1131
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Port Washington, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter Of Alcantara School
St. Peter Of Alcantara School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Catholic
1321 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3772
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Port Washington, NY Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
505
Students
$75,000
Avg. Tuition
6
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Port Washington)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
505 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
25%
39%
0.60
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
304 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
135 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
75%
Average Class Size
6 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$75,000
$21,768
Average Summer Program Cost
$12
$2,323
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Port Washington, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Port Washington, NY include Vincent Smith School and My Spectrum School/ Center.
How many private schools are located in Port Washington?
5 private schools are located in Port Washington.
How diverse are private schools in Port Washington?
Port Washington private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Port Washington go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Port Washington are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Port Washington?
40% of private schools in Port Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Greek Orthodox).

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