For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,946 students in 11581, NY (there are , serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 11581, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11581, NY are Valley Stream South High School, Forest Road School and Ogden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11581 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11581, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11581, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Stream South High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Jedwood Pl
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-0310
Grades: 7-12
| 1,247 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Forest Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-3803
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-3803
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Longview Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Grades: 2-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Robert W Carbonaro School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Hungry Harbor Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2861
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2861
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
William L Buck School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Horton Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2841
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2841
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Brooklyn Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2851
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2851
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11581, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11581, NY include Valley Stream South High School, Forest Road School and Ogden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11581?
6 public schools are located in 11581.
What percentage of students in 11581 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 11581 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11581?
11581 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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