Best Public Schools in Williston Park, NY

Summary:

The city of Williston Park, New York is home to a single standout elementary school, Center Street School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Herricks Union Free School District. Center Street School is ranked in the top 5% of elementary schools in New York state, consistently maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years. With a diverse student population and exceptional academic performance, the school is a shining example of educational excellence in the Williston Park area.

Center Street School's students demonstrate remarkable proficiency in English Language Arts and Math, significantly exceeding state averages across all grade levels. The school's diverse student body is composed of 71.51% Asian, 21.12% White, 4.65% Hispanic, 0.97% African American, 0.39% Pacific Islander, and 1.36% Two or More Races. Despite this diversity, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 to 1, allowing for personalized attention and support. The school's exceptional performance is further bolstered by its significant per-student spending of $21,273, which is notably higher than the state average.

The Herricks Union Free School District, of which Center Street School is a part, is also highly regarded, ranking 44 out of 866 districts in New York and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district as a whole is delivering a high-quality educational experience to its students. With its consistent 5-star rating, diverse student population, and exceptional academic outcomes, Center Street School stands out as a premier educational institution in the Williston Park area, providing families with a top-tier learning environment for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			% 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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	% 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	516	46	11.2	20.7%	109 (21.1%)	5 (1.0%)	24 (4.7%)	369 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	94.7	102^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	95.8%		95.9	46^th of 2434 public elementary schools	98.1%	56	71.3	87.1	82.8	83.8	89.5	92.9	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	1^st
Mineola	0.91 mi	3	261^st
Albertson	0.98 mi	3	30^th
New Hyde Park	1.06 mi	7	38^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.