For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,528 students in Selden, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Selden, NY are Stagecoach School, Hawkins Path School and New Lane Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selden, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Selden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Selden, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stagecoach School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Dare Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8730
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8730
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Path School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
485 Hawkins Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8530
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8530
Gr: 1-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 New Ln
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8900
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8900
Gr: 1-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Selden, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Selden, NY include Stagecoach School, Hawkins Path School and New Lane Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Selden?
3 public elementary schools are located in Selden.
What is the racial composition of students in Selden?
Selden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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