Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11797

Summary:

The 11797 zip code 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, with its students significantly outperforming state averages in both English Language Arts and Math on the New York State Assessments.

Walt Whitman Elementary School boasts a diverse student population, with a mix of White, Asian, Hispanic, African American, and multiracial students. The school's low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending indicate that the district is investing significant resources to support the education of its students. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 7.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Walt Whitman Elementary School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing a high-quality, well-resourced learning environment for its diverse student body. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse representation, and strong resource allocation make it a standout choice for families in the 11797 zip code area.

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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
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%)	95.9	63^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.7	100^th of 2439 public elementary schools	95.9%	37	81.7	85.1	82.0	90.2	91.3	84.0	73.3	99.4	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.4	100.0	$22,950	$211	$22,739

Cities Near Zip Code 11797

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Woodbury	0.08 mi	1	16^th
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

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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.

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