Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Leading Elementary to Middle School Education in Oyster Bay
Founded in 1946, East Woods School has been dedicated to fostering academic excellence and character development in students from pre-nursery through eighth grade. Our enduring commitment to small class sizes ensures personalized attention, with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% of teachers holding advanced degrees. We emphasize a well-rounded education through rigorous academics, character education focused on kindness and responsibility, and robust arts programs that build confidence and collaboration. Our community values diversity, with students and families from over 25 communities, creating a warm, family-like environment that prioritizes respect and inclusion.Through traditions like the Science Symposium and Friday Morning Assembly, we cultivate a sense of belonging that extends to alumni who return to campus. Our graduates consistently achieve placement in their first-choice high schools, reflecting our success in preparing students for lifelong academic and personal growth. With 11 average years of faculty tenure, our experienced educators tailor instruction to individual strengths and weaknesses. Located on 46 acres in Oyster Bay, 35 miles east of New York City, we combine a nurturing environment with challenging academics to develop curious, compassionate learners.
Services
Academic Programs
Character Education
Arts Enrichment
Community Building
Tradition-Based Learning
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized learning with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% faculty holding advanced degrees.
- Our character education program emphasizes kindness, responsibility, and respect in and beyond the classroom.
- We provide robust arts opportunities that build confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity.
- Our graduates achieve 95% placement in their first-choice high schools.
- We foster a diverse, family-like community across 25+ geographic areas with traditions that build belonging.
What people say
Family-like environment
Prepared for high school
Caring teachers
Emphasizes effort and character
Confidence-building arts programs
Services
Academic Programs
Our rigorous academic programs challenge students through personalized instruction tailored to individual strengths. Small classes allow faculty to nurture critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning. With 95% of graduates placed in their first-choice high schools, our curriculum prepares students for future academic success while fostering intellectual curiosity.
Character Education
Character education focuses on kindness, responsibility, and respect through literature and multi-age activities. Students learn to apply ethical principles in daily life while developing empathy within a supportive community. This approach builds foundational skills for personal and social growth.
Arts Enrichment
Arts enrichment programs include music, theater, and visual arts that encourage self-expression and creativity. Students gain confidence through performances and collaborative projects while developing public speaking and teamwork skills applicable across all academic areas.
Community Building
Community building initiatives celebrate diversity through inclusive traditions and cross-cultural connections. With families from 25+ communities, we cultivate mutual respect and global awareness while maintaining a warm, family-like atmosphere that values every individual.
Tradition-Based Learning
Tradition-based learning incorporates annual events like the Science Symposium and Spring Fair to strengthen school spirit. These activities create continuity across generations, fostering pride and belonging while reinforcing academic and social values through shared experiences.
Questions
What grades does East Woods School serve?
We serve students from pre-nursery through eighth grade, providing a continuous educational journey focused on early childhood through middle school development.
How does East Woods support student individuality?
With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 11-year average teacher tenure, our educators personalize instruction to address each student's unique learning style and academic needs.
What character traits are emphasized in the curriculum?
We focus on developing honesty, responsibility, perseverance, and respect through literature discussions, multi-age activities, and daily classroom interactions that model positive behavior.
How does the school involve families in the community?
We foster family engagement through traditions like Friday Morning Assembly and the annual Spring Fair, creating opportunities for intergenerational connections among current students and alumni.
What arts opportunities are available?
Students participate in music, theater, and visual arts programs that include performances, exhibitions, and collaborative projects designed to build creative confidence and public speaking skills.
