Best Public Schools in Williston Park, NY

Summary:

Williston Park, New York is home to a single exceptional elementary school, Center Street School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Herricks Union Free School District. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top 5% of elementary schools in New York state, with a statewide ranking of 160 out of 2,445 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Center Street School's academic performance is exceptional, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.72% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, and 95.45% were proficient or better in Math. These results exceed both the district and state averages, indicating that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students.

The school's success can be attributed to factors such as its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, as well as its high per-student spending of $21,273. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 20.74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Center Street School stands out as an exceptional educational institution in the Williston Park area, consistently delivering outstanding academic results and providing a supportive learning environment for its students.

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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
Center Street School	Public	K-5	240 Center St	Williston Park	11596	Nassau County	Herricks Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 305-8300	495	43	11.5	23.4%	94 (19.0%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.8%)	369 (74.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	92.4	160^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.5%		94.7	102^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	95.8%	58	55.4	80.9	83.7	76.9	92.1	95.5	77.4	98.3	98.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.0	98.5	99.4	$21,273	$626	$20,647

Cities Near Williston Park

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
East Williston	0.75 mi	1	30^th
Mineola	0.91 mi	3	360^th
Albertson	0.98 mi	3	19^th
New Hyde Park	1.06 mi	7	34^th
Roslyn Heights	1.28 mi	5	22^nd

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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.