For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,784 students in Roosevelt, NY (there are , serving 222 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Roosevelt, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Roosevelt, NY are Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School and Ulysses Byas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Roosevelt have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roosevelt, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wagner Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7203
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,075 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Pleasant Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-6202
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-6202
Grades: K-8
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Ulysses Byas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Underhill Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 W Centennial Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Rose School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Rose Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Clinton Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7700
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 430 students
Roosevelt, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
Oakwood Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roosevelt, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Roosevelt, NY include Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School and Ulysses Byas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roosevelt?
6 public schools are located in Roosevelt.
What percentage of students in Roosevelt go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Roosevelt are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt?
Roosevelt public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Roosevelt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roosevelt include: Ulysses Byas Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School, Washington Rose School vs. Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School, Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School vs. Ulysses Byas Elementary School
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