Lawrence Woodmere Academy

Lawrence Woodmere Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
336 Woodmere Blvd,  Woodmere, NY
4.4
3.4
165 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Barton
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$30,500

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
650
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
31
Reading
31
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black
38.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.9%
White
24.4%
Hispanic
7.2%

School Rankings

#48 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#50 Most Diverse Private HS in New York
#62 Best Private HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 16 Students
Penn State 14 Students
University of Pennsylvania 13 Students
Stony Brook University 12 Students
St. John's University - New York 12 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 11 Students
Cornell University 10 Students
Spelman College 10 Students
Hofstra University 9 Students
Howard University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Criminology 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Biology 5 Students
Political Science and Government 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 61 Reviews
2.0 Parent
1/5/2025
LWA is a small community with nice teachers, students and parents. However, the focus on academics is lacking, particularly in the lower school. Low enrollment make it difficult for the school to bring in resources. However, the school does not offer enough to warrant the tuition we pay.
5.0 Senior
10/13/2023
My overall experience in Lawrence Woodmere Academy has been amazing. I cannot express how grateful I am to be apart of such an amazing school.
5.0 Parent
3/31/2022
I can't praise the incredible staff at LWA enough. My boys were new to the school from overseas and in senior school. A tough age to be. But the school made them feel welcome and ensured they had everything in place to achieve. The communication between staff and parents is outstanding!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/27/2023
I can only speak about the lower school. Do not send your child there.Teachers in many cases lack proper qualifications and experience, they are either unprepared and/ or overworked. The techniques they use to handle children are antiquated and questionable in many cases. There are no services offer...
5.0 parent
7/1/2022
My child has been happy, thriving, all a mother can ask for. The support and nurturing to students is clear. Students speak with pride and excitement! My child is developing confidence and a deeper ownership of his learning. Students are guided to feel like LWA is THEIR school. It is very special. T...
5.0 parent
6/1/2022
As a teacher of 15 years, I am so happy to call LWA my work home. I have been in this field my entire career and I am thrilled to be apart of this team. I love the supportive atmosphere, the creativity and the student agency. The curriculum is engaging and full of choice. The children in the lower s...
5.0 parent
5/26/2022
Great school program, small class sizes give the kids good attention, attentive administration, great school nurse, nice students and parents.

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Lawrence Woodmere Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 336 Woodmere Blvd in Woodmere, in the Woodmere neighborhood. Annual tuition is $30,500. The school has a total enrollment of 165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Lawrence Woodmere Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,311,021. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shulamith High School for Girls, Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway - High School, Reenas Bais Yaakov, and more. Learn more about what Woodmere has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lawrence Woodmere Academy.

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