Top Rankings
East Williston Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,571 students in East Williston Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in East Williston Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,571 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Williston Union Free School District, which is ranked #25 of all 1,007 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
37%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
51%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,502 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,185 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,502
$31,405
Spending / Student
$41,185
$32,283
Best East Williston Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Side School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E Williston Ave
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 333-6860
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Willets Road School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
455 I U Willets Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Gr: 5-7 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Wheatley School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Bacon Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-7804
Gr: 8-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Williston Union Free School District?
East Williston Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,571 students.
What is the rank of East Williston Union Free School District?
East Williston Union Free School District is ranked #25 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Williston Union Free School District?
51% of East Williston Union Free School District students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Williston Union Free School District?
East Williston Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is East Williston Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,185 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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