Best Carle Place Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 688 students in Carle Place, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Carle Place, NY is Rushmore Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carle Place, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carle Place have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Carle Place, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushmore Avenue School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 Rushmore Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6410
Gr: 3-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Cherry Lane School
475 Roslyn Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6407
Gr: K-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carle Place, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carle Place, NY include Rushmore Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carle Place?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carle Place.
What is the racial composition of students in Carle Place?
Carle Place public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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