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B.e.s.t. Learning Center

525 Veterans Memorial Highway Smithtown, NY 11787

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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About the School

  • According to B.E.S.T. Learning Center children require a warm, caring and nurturing environment to grow and flourish.
  • We offer positive stimulation and reinforcement to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of each individual child.
  • A daily structured program to enhance your child's ability to follow directions and cooperate with others is balanced with a variety of learning centers.
  • The learning centers are set up throughout each classroom to ensure constant and easy access to learn through play and imagination.
  • Our hands on approach allows each child to be actively involved in the whole learning process.
  • B.E.S.T. Learning Center is a family owned and operated facility that was established in 1991.
  • We have prided ourselves on being a fine educational facility that also offers our families the security and comfort of a home away from home.
  • Our staff is highly educated, skilled and trained.
  • All staff members are thoroughly screened to include finger printing, background and reference checks, physicals, etc.
  • We are New York State licensed and are inspected regularly.
  • Our excellent reputation has earned us the confidence of many families in our community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Rankings

B.e.s.t. Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute
School Resources

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • According to B.E.S.T. Learning Center children require a warm, caring and nurturing environment to grow and flourish. We offer positive stimulation and reinforcement to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of each individual child. A daily structured program to enhance your child's ability to follow directions and cooperate with others is balanced with a variety of learning centers. The learning centers are set up throughout each classroom to ensure constant and easy access to learn through play and imagination. Our hands on approach allows each child to be actively involved in the whole learning process. B.E.S.T. Learning Center is a family owned and operated facility that was established in 1991. We have prided ourselves on being a fine educational facility that also offers our families the security and comfort of a home away from home. Our staff is highly educated, skilled and trained. All staff members are thoroughly screened to include finger printing, background and reference checks, physicals, etc. We are New York State licensed and are inspected regularly. Our excellent reputation has earned us the confidence of many families in our community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is B.e.s.t. Learning Center's ranking?
B.e.s.t. Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for B.e.s.t. Learning Center?
The application deadline for B.e.s.t. Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $21,365 for elementary schools and $27,758 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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