Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Street School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center Street School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Center Street School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Street School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
75%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Street School's ranking?
Center Street School is ranked #338 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Center Street School often compared to?
Center Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Searingtown School, Denton Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Center Street School?
495 students attend Center Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Center Street School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Street School?
Center Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Street School offer ?
Center Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center Street School part of?
Center Street School is part of Herricks Union Free School District.
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