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Best 11520 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,125 students in 11520, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 565 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 11520, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11520, NY are Leo F Giblyn School, New Visions Elementary School and Bayview Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11520 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11520, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11520, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leo F Giblyn School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Gr: K-4 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
New Visions Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
80 Raynor St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5390
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bayview Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 W Merrick Rd
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Freeport High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 S Brookside Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Archer Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Archer St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5250
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Caroline G Atkinson School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 W Seaman Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5270
Gr: 5-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
John W Dodd Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Pine St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5286
Gr: 7-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Avenue School
Magnet School
150 N Columbus Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240
Gr: PK-1 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11520, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11520, NY include Leo F Giblyn School, New Visions Elementary School and Bayview Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 11520?
8 public schools are located in 11520.
What percentage of students in 11520 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 11520 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11520?
11520 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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