Copiague Union Free School District

2650 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726-1699
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Copiague Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,625 students in Copiague Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Copiague Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,625 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Copiague Union Free School District, which is ranked #884 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#884 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
43%
52%
32%
49%
70%
78%
(22-23)
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
69%
30%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
9%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,653 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,917 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,653
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,917
$32,183

Best Copiague Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Dixon Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #22.
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Deauville Blvd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Great Neck Road Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4013
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Deauville Blvd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Copiague Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #66.
Susan E Wiley School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Scudder Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4014
Grades: K-5
| 624 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,625 students.
What is the rank of Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District is ranked #884 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copiague Union Free School District?
69% of Copiague Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Copiague Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,917 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 92% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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