Top 5 Best Elmont Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,129 students in Elmont, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Elmont, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmont, NY are Elmont Memorial High School, Dutch Broadway School and Covert Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmont, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Elmont have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Elmont, NY Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmont Memorial High School
Math: 81% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Ridge Rd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #22.
Dutch Broadway School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1880 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Covert Avenue School
Math: 60% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Grades: PK-6
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Gotham Avenue School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
181 Gotham Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Clara H Carlson School
Math: 54% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
235 Belmont Blvd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 751 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Elmont, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Elmont, NY include Elmont Memorial High School, Dutch Broadway School and Covert Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Elmont, NY?
5 public schools are located in Elmont, NY.
What percentage of students in Elmont, NY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Elmont, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmont, NY?
Elmont, NY public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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