Herricks Union Free School District

999 Herricks Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040-1302
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Herricks 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 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,307 students in Herricks 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 Herricks Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Herricks Union Free School District are Denton Avenue School, Herricks Middle School and Center Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Herricks Union Free School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,307 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Herricks Union Free School District, which is ranked #30 of all 1,009 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#21 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
87%
52%
83%
49%
95%
78%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
75%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
18%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,738 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,406
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,738
$32,183

Best Herricks Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denton Avenue School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1050 Denton Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8400
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Herricks Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Hilldale Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Center Street School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
240 Center St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Searingtown School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Beverly Dr
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 305-8500
Gr: K-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Herricks High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Shelter Rock Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 305-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Herricks Union Free School District?
Herricks Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,307 students.
What is the rank of Herricks Union Free School District?
Herricks Union Free School District is ranked #30 out of 1,009 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 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herricks Union Free School District?
75% of Herricks Union Free School District students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herricks Union Free School District?
Herricks Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Herricks Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,738 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,307 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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