Freeport Union Free School District

235 N Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520-0801
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Freeport 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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,125 students in Freeport Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Freeport Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
6,125 Students
2,503,743 Students
# Teachers
547 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freeport Union Free School District, which is ranked #642 of all 1,008 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 91% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#643 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
46%
52%
43%
49%
73%
78%
91%
87%
(2022-23)
26.1%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
71%
31%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
4%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,369. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,571 is less than the state median of $32,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$187 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$181 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,463
$31,369
Spending / Student
$29,571
$32,246

Best Freeport Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leo F Giblyn School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Gr: K-4 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
New Visions Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
80 Raynor St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5390
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bayview Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 W Merrick Rd
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Freeport High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 S Brookside Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Archer Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Archer St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5250
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Caroline G Atkinson School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 W Seaman Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5270
Gr: 5-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
John W Dodd Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Pine St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5286
Gr: 7-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Avenue School
Magnet School
150 N Columbus Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240
Gr: PK-1 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freeport Union Free School District?
Freeport Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,125 students.
What is the rank of Freeport Union Free School District?
Freeport Union Free School District is ranked #642 out of 1,008 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 Freeport Union Free School District?
71% of Freeport Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeport Union Free School District?
Freeport Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Freeport Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,571 is less than the state median of $32,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,125 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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