Lindenhurst Union Free School District

350 Daniel St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757-0621
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,560 students in Lindenhurst Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lindenhurst Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
5,560 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
510 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lindenhurst Union Free School District, which is ranked #428 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 increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#416 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
52%
56%
49%
84%
78%
95%
87.2%
(2022-23)
20.4%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
35%
31%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
54%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,017 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$188 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$195 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,772
$34,989
Spending / Student
$35,017
$36,024

Best Lindenhurst Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindenhurst Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Charles St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Daniel Street School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
289 Daniel St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3300
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Harding Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2 Harding Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
William Rall School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
761 N Wellwood Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3450
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
West Gates Avenue School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 W Gates Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Lindenhurst Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 S Wellwood Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Albany Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Albany Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3150
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Alleghany Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 S Alleghany Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3200
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lindenhurst Union Free School District?
Lindenhurst Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,560 students.
What is the rank of Lindenhurst Union Free School District?
Lindenhurst Union Free School District is ranked #428 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lindenhurst Union Free School District?
54% of Lindenhurst Union Free School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lindenhurst Union Free School District?
Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,017 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,560 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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