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Whitestone Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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 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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Map of Whitestone Academy
Whitestone Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 63 students
15034 12th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-0773
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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

5
Private Schools
1,006
Students
$24,950
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
53%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Whitestone)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,006 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
53%
39%
0.70
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
8 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
75 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
63 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
399 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
40%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
359 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
36%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
41,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,950
$21,773
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 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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