The Hayground School

Hayground School is founded on the conviction that all children can and should live a life of the mind.
All children can be serious and passionate reasers; all children can engage in serious discourse; all children can work and study in a community where art is at the center, not the periphery, of life.
All children can develop the habit of compassion.  Our mission at Hayground is to provide an open, community school where unproductive conventions are replaced by new ways of teaching and learning.
We are committed to a program of innovalaton in a community of diversity, both economical and cultural.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,000
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Hayground School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
The Hayground School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Ages 3 and 4 tuition is lower
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Marcelle Langendal
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Temidra Willock - Owner of VIVID Blueprint, specializing in design rugs. -
    • Juliet Garrett - Graduated from Princeton University, musician with band Psychobaby. -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hayground School cost?
The Hayground School's tuition is approximately $30,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from The Hayground School?
The Hayground School famous alumni include: Temidra Willock - Owner of VIVID Blueprint, specializing in design rugs. and Juliet Garrett - Graduated from Princeton University, musician with band Psychobaby..
What is The Hayground School's ranking?
The Hayground School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Hayground School?
The application deadline for The Hayground School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,000
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $20,046 for elementary schools and $26,158 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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