For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,639 students in Baldwin, NY (there are , serving 218 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Baldwin, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin, NY are Baldwin Senior High School, Steele Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Baldwin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baldwin, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
841 E T Kloberg Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6100
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #22.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Church St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6700
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6700
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Stanton Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6300
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6300
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Seaman Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6600
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6600
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 School Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 918-2101
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 918-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Jackson St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6500
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6500
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3211 Schreiber Pl
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6200
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #88.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 Lenox Rd
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6400
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6400
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Baldwin, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2501 Milburn Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9358
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
835 Demott Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 377-9366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baldwin, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin, NY include Baldwin Senior High School, Steele Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baldwin?
8 public schools are located in Baldwin.
What percentage of students in Baldwin go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Baldwin are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin?
Baldwin public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Baldwin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Baldwin include: Meadow Elementary School vs. Steele Elementary School, Steele Elementary School vs. Meadow Elementary School, Lenox Elementary School vs. Grand Avenue Elementary School
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