Best Public Schools in Woodbury, NY

Summary:

The city of Woodbury, New York is home to a single exceptional elementary school, Walt Whitman Elementary School, which is part of the highly-ranked Syosset Central School District. This school consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in New York state, with students demonstrating proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that are 30-40 percentage points above the state average.

Walt Whitman Elementary School's academic excellence is reflected in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional performance. The school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 7.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the student-teacher ratio of 12.2 is the highest among elementary schools in the Syosset district, the school's per-student spending of $22,950 is relatively high, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

In addition to its academic prowess, Walt Whitman Elementary School boasts a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 60.21% White, 31.52% Asian, and smaller percentages of other racial and ethnic groups. This diversity may also play a role in the school's success, as it provides students with a rich and inclusive learning environment. Overall, Walt Whitman Elementary School stands out as a model of educational excellence in the Woodbury area, offering students a high-quality education and preparing them for future success.

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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
Walt Whitman Elementary School	Public	K-5	482 Woodbury Rd	Woodbury	11797	Nassau County	Syosset Central School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 364-5823	387	32	12.2	7.5%	233 (60.2%)	4 (1.0%)	14 (3.6%)	122 (31.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	94.7	100^th of 2439 public elementary schools	95.9%		93.3	113^th of 2434 public elementary schools	95.4%	13	79.4	84.3	78.3	85.5	88.5	90.9	99.4	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.4	100.0	$22,950	$211	$22,739

Cities Near Woodbury

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Syosset	1.2 mi	10	12^th
Plainview	1.51 mi	8	21^st
Huntington	2.15 mi	9	379^th
Huntington Station	2.46 mi	7	496^th
Hicksville	2.95 mi	9	350^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.