For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,145 students in Baldwin, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baldwin, NY are Steele Elementary School, Plaza Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baldwin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Baldwin, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
860 Church St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6700
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6700
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Seaman Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6600
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6600
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Stanton Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6300
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6300
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Jackson St
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6500
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6500
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 School Dr
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 918-2101
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 918-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3211 Schreiber Pl
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6200
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 Lenox Rd
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6400
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 434-6400
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Baldwin, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baldwin, NY include Steele Elementary School, Plaza Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baldwin?
7 public elementary schools are located in Baldwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin?
Baldwin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Baldwin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Baldwin include: Meadow Elementary School vs. Steele Elementary School, Steele Elementary School vs. Meadow Elementary School, Grand Avenue Elementary School vs. Lenox Elementary School
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