Best Hempstead Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,129 students in Hempstead, NY (there are 12 public schools, serving 9,565 public students). 11% 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 schools in Hempstead, NY include Sacred Heart Academy and Crescent School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Hempstead, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked Hempstead Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Crescent School
(Islamic)
130 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Sacred Heart Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
47 Cathedral Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
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Hempstead, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
249 Jerusalem Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-8460
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
40 Washington St.
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 538-3351
Grades: 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 include Sacred Heart Academy and Crescent School.
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?
11% of all K-12 students in Hempstead are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hempstead?
100% of private schools in Hempstead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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