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Best 11553 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,673 students in 11553, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 3,053 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 11553, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11553, NY are Academy Charter School-uniondale, Uniondale High School 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 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11553, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School-uniondale
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 591-3030
Gr: K-12 | 1,607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Uniondale High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
933 Goodrich St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 560-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Smith Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
780 Smith St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1270 Walnut St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Turtle Hook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Jerusalem Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Northern Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Northern Pkwy
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
236 California Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11553, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11553, NY include Academy Charter School-uniondale, Uniondale High School 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 86%).
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 61% (majority Hispanic).

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