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West Hempstead ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 918 students in West Hempstead, NY, 37% of all K-12 students in West Hempstead, NY are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
67% of private schools in West Hempstead, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked West Hempstead ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County
Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County
Gr: NS-12 | 359 students
Jewish
240 Hempstead Avenue
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 565-5640
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Map of Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc)
Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc)
Gr: 7-12 | 450 students
Jewish
609 Hempstead Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 565-5640
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Map of Gersh Academy- Inc
Gersh Academy- Inc
Gr: K-12 | 109 students
Special Education School
307 Eagle Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 986-9580
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West Hempstead, New York ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Thomas The Apostle School
St. Thomas The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
12 Westminster Rd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 481-9310
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West Hempstead, NY ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
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918
Students
-47.6% (-835 students) 10-yr
28%
Students of Color
+3.7% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-41.7% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Hempstead)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
918 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025306246179
2024300238172
2023454238174
2022242250185
2021281245180
2020281242171
2019256247175
2018293245172
2017584242180
2016584241178
2015584230167
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% Students of Color
28%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202528%40%34%
202463%40%34%
202318%40%33%
202228%40%33%
202158%41%32%
202058%41%32%
201944%40%31%
201824%39%31%
201727%40%32%
201627%40%32%
201527%41%32%
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0.06
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.060.600.65
20240.370.600.65
20230.380.620.65
20220.100.620.64
20210.430.620.64
20200.430.620.64
20190.380.610.63
20180.390.610.63
20170.300.610.61
20160.300.620.61
20150.300.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%9%
20246%8%9%
20236%9%9%
20222%9%8%
20216%9%9%
20206%9%9%
20194%10%8%
20184%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20252%8%7%
20248%8%7%
20237%9%8%
20222%9%7%
202111%9%7%
202011%9%8%
201911%9%7%
201810%9%7%
20176%11%7%
20166%11%7%
20156%11%8%
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# White Students
956 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
97%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202597%59%52%
202479%59%52%
202378%57%52%
202295%57%54%
202175%57%54%
202075%58%54%
201978%58%56%
201877%58%56%
201783%58%58%
201683%58%58%
201583%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20247%20%26%
20239%20%25%
20221%18%25%
20218%19%25%
20208%19%24%
20196%18%24%
20188%18%23%
20176%18%22%
20166%18%22%
20156%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
79 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Hempstead, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20257:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202331:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Hempstead, NY?
The top ranked private schools in West Hempstead, NY include Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc) and Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County.
How many private schools are located in West Hempstead?
3 private schools are located in West Hempstead.
What percentage of students in West Hempstead go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in West Hempstead are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Hempstead?
67% of private schools in West Hempstead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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