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🌱 How does Locust Valley’s Friends Academy rank among New York’s elite schools?

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  • How does Locust Valley's Friends Academy rank among New York's elite schools?

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• Best private high schools in New York (mediabistro.com) — Families in Locust Valley may be pleased to see Friends Academy ranked among New York's top private high schools, earning an A+ grade and a standout 4:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide list compares enrollment, academics, and other factors at leading private schools, helping parents gauge how their local option stacks up against prestigious New York City and suburban campuses.
   

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