For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,610 students in 11553, NY (there are , serving 3,480 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 11553, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11553, NY are Uniondale High School, Academy Charter School-uniondale and Smith Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11553 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11553, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11553, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uniondale High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
933 Goodrich St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 560-8820
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 560-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 2,150 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Charter School-uniondale
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 591-3030
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 591-3030
Grades: K-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 Smith St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Walnut St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Turtle Hook Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Jerusalem Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Northern Pkwy
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 California Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11553, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11553, NY include Uniondale High School, Academy Charter School-uniondale and Smith Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11553?
7 public schools are located in 11553.
What percentage of students in 11553 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 11553 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11553?
11553 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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