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Lawrence Woodmere Academy
  • Private
  • WOODMERE, NY
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Lawrence Woodmere Academy

#4 in Best Private High Schools in Nassau County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • WOODMERE, NY
  • 75 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Sports
      B minus
    lawrencewoodmere.org
    (516) 374-9000
    336 WOODMERE BLVD
    WOODMERE, NY 11598
    About Lawrence Woodmere Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $30,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    Average Financial Aid
    From Lawrence Woodmere Academy

    Lawrence Woodmere Academy “LWA” is a co-educational, non-religious, elite private college preparatory school. LWA comprises 3-K through 12th grade students with a current enrollment of 165 students and approximately 20 full-time faculty and two part-time teachers comprising three divisions: Lower, Middle, and Upper schools. LWA sits in the very affluent and safe community of Woodmere, NY. LWA is centrally located only 18 miles from New York City, 7 miles from JFK airport and 3 blocks from the Long Island Railroad. LWA's diverse and inclusive school culture promotes student empowerment, empathy, mutual respect and individual responsibility so that our students are prepared for "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" LWA does NOT currently mandate Covid vaccines or masks in school, such are optional

    LWA permits optional real time remote learning from home or internationally for students with unique health concerns, visa, or other circumstances

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1280
    18 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    6 responses
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    2022 Update! LWA Won the Long Island Choice 1st Place Awards in the Best Charter/Parochial/Private School and Best Summer Day Camp Categories!

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    Small Class Size with Customized Teacher Support Instrumental, Vocal Training, and Dramatic Arts Visual Arts: Sculpting, Painting, Drawing, Digital Design STEAM: Clothing, 3D Design and Fabrication Robotics, Coding, Entrepreneurship Up To 30 College Credits in 11th and 12th Community Service, Clubs, Learning Coach Our students are prepared for "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 8 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 8 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 35 responses
    • Homecoming
      23%
    • Basketball games
      17%
    • Spirit week
      17%
    • School plays
      14%
    • Soccer games
      9%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    165
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 11 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 11 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 11 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $13,500
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    Website
    lawrencewoodmere.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses
    Poll
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    100%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses

    Living in the Area

    Nassau County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    Median Household Income
    $137,709
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,131
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $633,800
    National
    $281,900
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