Bayview Avenue School

325 W Merrick Rd
Freeport, NY 11520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bayview Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bayview Avenue School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Freeport, NY, encompassing approximately 13.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 8.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayview Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bayview Avenue School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bayview Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayview Avenue School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1507 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
60-64%
52%
50-54%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
75%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.40
(22-23)
24.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayview Avenue School's ranking?
Bayview Avenue School is ranked #1507 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bayview Avenue School often compared to?
Bayview Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Visions Elementary School, Archer Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bayview Avenue School?
515 students attend Bayview Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bayview Avenue School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayview Avenue School?
Bayview Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bayview Avenue School offer ?
Bayview Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayview Avenue School part of?
Bayview Avenue School is part of Freeport Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bayview Avenue School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Freeport, NY, encompassing approximately 13.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 8.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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