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Oceanside Union Free School District

145 Merle Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572-2206
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Oceanside Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,513 students in Oceanside Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Oceanside Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
5,513 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oceanside Union Free School District, which is ranked #213 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#199 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
69%
52%
58%
49%
92%
78%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
25%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
63%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,068 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,949 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,068
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,949
$32,183

Best Oceanside Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 7-oceanside Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3160 Skillman Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
School 4
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3210 Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7581
Gr: 1-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
School 3
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2852 Fortesque Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7564
Gr: 1-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School 8
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3252 Fulton Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8503
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School 9e-boardman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 Beatrice Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8510
Gr: 1-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
School 2
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2745 Terrell Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7557
Gr: 1-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
School 5
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2440 N Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7585
Gr: 1-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
School 9m-oceanside Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
186 Alice Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8518
Gr: 7-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Castleton Ct
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7593
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
25 Castleton Ct
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 594-2345
Gr: PK-K | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,513 students.
What is the rank of Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District is ranked #213 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside Union Free School District?
63% of Oceanside Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Oceanside Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,949 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,513 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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