For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,781 students in East Meadow, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Meadow, NY are Mcvey Elementary School, Barnum Woods School and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Meadow, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Meadow have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Meadow, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Grades: K-5
| 830 students
Rank: #22.
Barnum Woods School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Old Westbury Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Grades: 6-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
465 Bellmore Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
East Meadow, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Of Nassau/correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-4200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in East Meadow, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Meadow, NY include Mcvey Elementary School, Barnum Woods School and Meadowbrook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Meadow?
5 public elementary schools are located in East Meadow.
What is the racial composition of students in East Meadow?
East Meadow public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in East Meadow are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in East Meadow include: Barnum Woods School vs. Mcvey Elementary School, Mcvey Elementary School vs. Barnum Woods School, Meadowbrook Elementary School vs. Mcvey Elementary School
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