Nassau Boces

Nassau Boces serves 1,797 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,797 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nassau Boces's student population of 1,797 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 248 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,797 students
Total Classroom Teachers
248 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nassau Boces is 0.72, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
27%
15%
White
23%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Nassau Boces often compared to?
Nassau Bocesis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 138, P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Nassau Boces?
1,797 students attend Nassau Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Nassau Boces students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nassau Boces?
Nassau Boces has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nassau Boces offer ?
Nassau Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nassau Boces part of?
Nassau Boces is part of Nassau BOCES School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,797 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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