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Whitestone Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,006 students in Whitestone, NY, 22% of all K-12 students in Whitestone, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
20% of private schools in Whitestone, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Whitestone Private Schools (2026-27)

Circle Academy Photo
Circle Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
16-50 UTOPIA PARKWAY
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 229-5050
(6)
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Map of St. Lukes School
St. Lukes School
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students
Catholic
1601 150th Pl
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-3833
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Map of Whitestone Academy
Whitestone Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 63 students
15034 12th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-0773
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Map of The Lowell School
The Lowell School
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Special Education School
24-20 Parsons Boulevard
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 352-2156
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Map of QSAC School
QSAC School
Gr: 1-12 | 74 students
Special Education School
12-10 150th St
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 728-8476
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Whitestone, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Cross Greek-orthodox Day School
Holy Cross Greek-orthodox Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students
Greek Orthodox
1203 150th St
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 747-3803
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Catholic
1445 143rd St
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-1479
(2)
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Whitestone, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,006
Students
-20.0% (-252 students) 10-yr
$24,967
Avg. Tuition
-37.6% (-$15,033) 7-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
53%
Students of Color
+82.8% (+24.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Whitestone)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,796 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWhitestone, NY Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20228
20218
20208
20198
20188
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,006 Students
424,623 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025201246179
2024198238172
2023160238174
2022177250185
2021177245180
2020167242171
2019178247175
2018178245172
2017180242180
2016180241178
2015180230167
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% Students of Color
53%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202553%40%34%
202450%40%34%
202351%40%33%
202242%40%33%
202142%41%32%
202046%41%32%
201940%40%31%
201840%39%31%
201727%40%32%
201629%40%32%
201529%41%32%
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0.70
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.700.600.65
20240.700.600.65
20230.720.620.65
20220.720.620.64
20210.720.620.64
20200.700.620.64
20190.660.610.63
20180.660.610.63
20170.620.610.61
20160.620.620.61
20150.620.620.61
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# American Indian Students
8 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20257%4%5%
20247%4%5%
20239%4%5%
202213%5%4%
202113%5%4%
202013%4%4%
20199%5%4%
20189%5%4%
201710%4%4%
201610%4%4%
201510%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
98 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202510%8%9%
202412%8%9%
202311%9%9%
202212%9%8%
202112%9%9%
202013%9%9%
201910%10%8%
201810%10%8%
20177%9%8%
20167%9%8%
20157%9%8%
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# Black Students
63 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20256%8%7%
20246%8%7%
202313%9%8%
202211%9%7%
202111%9%7%
202012%9%8%
201914%9%7%
201814%9%7%
20178%11%7%
20168%11%7%
20158%11%8%
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# White Students
399 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
40%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202540%59%52%
202441%59%52%
202345%57%52%
202246%57%54%
202146%57%54%
202049%58%54%
201954%58%56%
201854%58%56%
201757%58%58%
201657%58%58%
201557%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
359 Students
81,443 Students
% of Others Students
36%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202536%20%26%
202433%20%26%
202322%20%25%
202218%18%25%
202118%19%25%
202013%19%24%
201913%18%24%
201813%18%23%
201718%18%22%
201618%18%22%
201518%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
41,519 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
201716:111:112:1
201616:111:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202575%76%55%
202475%75%54%
202275%76%54%
202175%74%54%
202075%74%54%
201975%73%53%
201875%73%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025121515
2024121515
2022121515
2021121515
2020121515
2019121615
2018121615
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,967
$22,451

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearWhitestone, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$24,967$22,300$15,012
2024$40,000$21,636$13,254
2022$40,000$19,707$12,187
2021$40,000$19,162$11,800
2020$40,000$18,832$11,512
2019$40,000$18,073$11,293
2018$40,000$17,784$11,017
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$48.86 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Whitestone, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Whitestone, NY include St. Lukes School, Whitestone Academy, and Circle Academy.
How many private schools are located in Whitestone?
5 private schools are located in Whitestone.
How diverse are private schools in Whitestone?
Whitestone private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Whitestone go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Whitestone are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whitestone?
20% of private schools in Whitestone are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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