Crescent School

Crescent School is a private Islamic day school for students in Pre-K through Grade 12. It is located at 130 Front Street in Hempstead, New York. The ratio of students to teachers is about 11 to 1, which is much better than the average for private schools in the U.S. Niche says that sample data shows that the average SAT score is about 1240 and that all graduates go to college for four years. The school community is diverse and values both academic success and faith-based values. It was started in 1991 by a group that wanted to create a strong educational environment based on Islamic values.

Crescent is a private school, so the usual public school proficiency rates don't apply. However, its reputation suggests that it has tough academics and prepares students well for college. Three-bedroom rentals in the larger Hempstead/Long Island area usually cost between $2,500 and $4,000 per month, depending on the condition of the home and the neighbourhood. This is useful information for families who are thinking about moving to the area. Families should think about how Crescent School's mission fits with their expectations for early years, middle school, and high school programming. The school has small class sizes, a focus on academics, and strong college pathways.

In 2025, Crescent School celebrated the opening of a new computer science lab and hosted its annual “Model UN & MIST (Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament)” week, where students from grades 9–12 engaged in international-issue simulations, community service projects and leadership workshops.

1. What diplomas or academic tracks does Crescent School offer?

A. Crescent offers Regents-based high school courses aligned with New York State Education standards, as well as Advanced Placement (AP) offerings for college-bound students.

2. How is faith integration handled alongside academics?

A. Beyond core subjects, the curriculum includes Islamic studies and Arabic language instruction, alongside subjects like math, science and English, allowing students to balance faith and academics.

3. What is the admissions and tuition process like?

A. Admissions include an application, parent-student interview and entrance exam in English and math; tuition is required and there is an application fee.

4. What enrichment or extracurricular opportunities are available?

A. Students may participate in Model UN, debates, science fairs, peer mentoring and clubs such as robotics and drama, though families should ask about availability and capacity in each grade.

5. What should families know about relocating into the school’s zone?

A. While Crescent is private and not bound by public zone boundaries, typical three-bedroom rentals in the Hempstead/Long Island region are in the US $2,500–4,000/month range. Families should budget for both housing and tuition, review commute to campus and consider how out-of-school support or enrichment may fit into their plan.