For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,231 students in 11561, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11561, NY are Lido Elementary School, West Elementary School and Lindell Boulevard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11561 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11561, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11561, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lido Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91 Maryland Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Lindell Boulevard School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Lindell Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2166
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2166
Gr: 5-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
456 Neptune Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
11561, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11561, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11561, NY include Lido Elementary School, West Elementary School and Lindell Boulevard School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11561?
5 public elementary schools are located in 11561.
What is the racial composition of students in 11561?
11561 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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