For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 608 students in 11096, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 389 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 11096, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 11096, NY is Lawrence Primary School At #2 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11096 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11096, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11096, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Primary School At #2 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Gr: 1-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Gr: K-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 189:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11096, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11096, NY include Lawrence Primary School At #2 School.
How many public schools are located in 11096?
2 public schools are located in 11096.
What percentage of students in 11096 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 11096 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11096?
11096 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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