For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,129 students in Hempstead, NY (there are , serving 10,235 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Hempstead, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private school in Hempstead, NY is Sacred Heart Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
Top Ranked Hempstead ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
47 Cathedral Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Crescent School
(Islamic)
130 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
Hempstead, New York ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little Red Train ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
249 Jerusalem Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-8460
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-8460
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
New Frontier Montessori School (Closed 2000)
Montessori School
40 Washington St.
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 538-3351
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 538-3351
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Hempstead, NY is Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hempstead?
2 private schools are located in Hempstead.
What percentage of students in Hempstead go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Hempstead are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
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