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St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School Top 12 ยท Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (NY)

West Islip Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,438 students in West Islip, NY, 27% of all K-12 students in West Islip, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
50% of private schools in West Islip, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked West Islip Private Schools (2026-27)

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Bridges Academy (The)
Gr: NS-8 | 238 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 26
339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 358-5035
(19)
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St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School Photo
St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 28 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1170 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 587-8000
(3)
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West Islip, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
1,438
Students
-30.9% (-642 students) 10-yr
$16,075
Avg. Tuition
+89.2% (+$7,580) 10-yr
28
Avg. Class Size
+86.7% (+13 students) 9-yr
28%
Students of Color
-3.4% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Islip)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,796 Schools
# Students
1,438 Students
424,623 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025719246179
2024724238172
2023713238174
2022830250185
2021829245180
2020803242171
2019884247175
2018715245172
2017772242180
2016772241178
20151,040230167
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% Students of Color
28%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202528%40%34%
202428%40%34%
202328%40%33%
202228%40%33%
202128%41%32%
202027%41%32%
201928%40%31%
201828%39%31%
201718%40%32%
201618%40%32%
201529%41%32%
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0.47
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.470.600.65
20240.470.600.65
20230.460.620.65
20220.510.620.64
20210.510.620.64
20200.480.620.64
20190.500.610.63
20180.550.610.63
20170.620.610.61
20160.620.620.61
20150.650.620.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
122 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20258%4%5%
20248%4%5%
20238%4%5%
202210%5%4%
202110%5%4%
202010%4%4%
201912%5%4%
20189%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
170 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202511%8%9%
202411%8%9%
202311%9%9%
202211%9%8%
202111%9%9%
202011%9%9%
201911%10%8%
201810%10%8%
20178%9%8%
20168%9%8%
20157%9%8%
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# Black Students
90 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20256%8%7%
20246%8%7%
20236%9%8%
20225%9%7%
20215%9%7%
20206%9%8%
20195%9%7%
20186%9%7%
201711%11%7%
201611%11%7%
201510%11%8%
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# White Students
1,110 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
72%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202572%59%52%
202471%59%52%
202372%57%52%
202269%57%54%
202169%57%54%
202071%58%54%
201969%58%56%
201865%58%56%
201756%58%58%
201656%58%58%
201548%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
52 Students
81,443 Students
% of Others Students
3%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%20%26%
20244%20%26%
20233%20%25%
20225%18%25%
20215%19%25%
20202%19%24%
20193%18%24%
201810%18%23%
201723%18%22%
201623%18%22%
201533%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
128 Teachers
41,519 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202511:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202214:111:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202014:111:112:1
201915:111:112:1
201815:111:112:1
201715:111:112:1
201615:111:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202595%76%55%
202499%75%54%
202399%75%54%
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Average Class Size
28 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025281515
2024281515
2023281515
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025181113
2024181012
2023181011
2022101011
2021101011
2020101011
2019101011
201810911
201710910
201610910
201510910
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Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1253

SAT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025125012501233
2024125012461230
2023125012421228
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025282826
2024282826
2023282826
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,075
$22,451

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$16,075$22,300$15,012
2024$15,500$21,636$13,254
2023$14,040$21,117$12,626
2022$8,495$19,707$12,187
2021$8,495$19,162$11,800
2020$8,495$18,832$11,512
2019$8,495$18,073$11,293
2018$8,495$17,784$11,017
2017$8,495$16,583$10,708
2016$8,495$14,881$10,356
2015$8,495$14,120$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$2,777
$2,359

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$2,777$2,213$1,152
2024$395$2,240$1,128
2023$395$2,493$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202510%34%34%
202410%33%34%
202310%34%34%
202033%33%32%
201933%32%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,275
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$2,275$9,504$7,073
2024$2,350$9,775$6,930
2023$1,500$10,192$6,469
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearWest Islip, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202575%74%81%
202475%79%85%
202375%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Islip, NY?
The top ranked private schools in West Islip, NY is St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School.
How many private schools are located in West Islip?
2 private schools are located in West Islip.
What percentage of students in West Islip go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in West Islip are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Islip?
50% of private schools in West Islip are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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