For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,355 students in Oceanside, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oceanside, NY are School 4, School 3 and School 8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceanside, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oceanside have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oceanside, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 4
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3210 Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7581
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7581
Gr: 1-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
School 3
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2852 Fortesque Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7564
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7564
Gr: 1-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
School 8
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 Fulton Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8503
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8503
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
School 9e-boardman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Beatrice Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8510
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8510
Gr: 1-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
School 2
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2745 Terrell Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7557
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7557
Gr: 1-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
School 5
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2440 N Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7585
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7585
Gr: 1-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oceanside, NY?
How many public elementary schools are located in Oceanside?
6 public elementary schools are located in Oceanside.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside?
Oceanside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oceanside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oceanside include: School 9e-boardman Elementary School vs. School 8, School 8 vs. School 9e-boardman Elementary School
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