For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,285 students in 11553, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11553, NY are Smith Street Elementary School, Walnut Street Elementary School and Northern Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11553 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11553, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11553, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 preschools in 11553, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11553, NY include Smith Street Elementary School, Walnut Street Elementary School and Northern Parkway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 11553?
4 public preschools are located in 11553.
What is the racial composition of students in 11553?
11553 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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