Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11553

The 11553 zip code area in Uniondale, New York is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school. These schools are part of the Uniondale Union Free School District, which is ranked 579 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area is Academy Charter School-Uniondale, an alternative public charter school with strong academic performance, where students outperform the state average in many subject areas. Another high-performing school is Walnut Street Elementary School, which has the highest performance among the elementary schools in the data set, with students scoring above the district and state averages on the NY State Assessments in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Uniondale High School has a 38.85% proficiency rate in Algebra I, which is lower than the district and state averages.

The schools in the 11553 zip code have a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 33.9% at Academy Charter School-Uniondale to 53.9% at Uniondale High School, indicating a need to address attendance issues. Spending per student also varies significantly, from $18,695 at Academy Charter School-Uniondale to $36,913 at Turtle Hook Middle School.