For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,298 students in Carle Place, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Carle Place, NY are Rushmore Avenue School and Carle Place Middle Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carle Place, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Carle Place have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carle Place, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rushmore Avenue School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Rushmore Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6410
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6410
Grades: 3-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Carle Place Middle Senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
168 Cherry Ln
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6433
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6433
Grades: 7-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
475 Roslyn Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6407
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6407
Grades: K-2
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carle Place, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Carle Place, NY include Rushmore Avenue School and Carle Place Middle Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Carle Place?
3 public schools are located in Carle Place.
What is the racial composition of students in Carle Place?
Carle Place public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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