Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bayville Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: Bayville Elementary School serves the entire district of Bayville, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 28.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayville Primary's student population of 179 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bayville Primary is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Bayville Primary?
179 students attend Bayville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bayville Primary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayville Primary?
Bayville Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bayville Primary offer ?
Bayville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayville Primary part of?
Bayville Primary is part of Locust Valley Central School District.
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