Whitestone Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Whitestone Academy in Whitestone, NY, serves 63 students in grades 8 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based private school setting.
Founded in 1905, the school offers a secondary education program with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and a total of 11 teachers.
The school provides 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and enrolls a student body that is 77.6% students of color.
Annual tuition is $25,000 for its co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs located in a large city community.
Whitestone Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for AP course offerings and school history based on statewide comparisons.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 63 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Whitestone Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Whitestone Academy
8	6
9	2
10	11
11	19
12	25

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Year Founded

1905

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Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot: Wild Boars

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Class of 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author (Class of 1998) -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Whitestone Academy cost?

Whitestone Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Whitestone Academy?

Whitestone Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Class of 2000) and Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author (Class of 1998).

What is Whitestone Academy's ranking?

Whitestone Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Whitestone Academy?

The application deadline for Whitestone Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,525 for elementary schools and $15,513 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).