Best Public Schools in Nassau, NY

Summary:

The city of Nassau, New York has one standout public elementary school, the Donald P Sutherland School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the East Greenbush Central School District. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking in the top 28% of elementary schools in New York. With a low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the school appears to be effectively allocating resources to support student learning and achievement.

The Donald P Sutherland School boasts strong performance on state assessments, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring above average in both English Language Arts and Math. In 5th grade science, 37.5% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35%. The school's ranking has also improved over the past three years, suggesting a commitment to continuous improvement.

While over 32% of students at the Donald P Sutherland School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, the school's academic outcomes remain strong. This suggests the district is providing equitable opportunities and support to ensure all students can succeed. Overall, the Donald P Sutherland School appears to be a high-performing institution that is effectively serving the educational needs of the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Donald P Sutherland School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 John St	Nassau	12123	Rensselaer County	East Greenbush Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 207-2620	232	24	9.7	32.8%	202 (87.1%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.8%)	68.9	679^th of 2445 public elementary schools	72.2%		70.1	680^th of 2439 public elementary schools	72.1%	1	64.3	66.7	38.2	71.4	67.7	62.5	37.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	$18,488	$1,646	$16,841

Cities Near Nassau

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Castleton	4.21 mi	4	154^th
East Greenbush	6.49 mi	3	44^th
Valatie	7.03 mi	3	198^th
West Sand Lake	8.37 mi	1	430^th
New Lebanon	8.47 mi	2	525^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.