Lynbrook Union Free School District

111 Atlantic Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563-3437
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Lynbrook 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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,727 students in Lynbrook Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lynbrook Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,727 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lynbrook Union Free School District, which is ranked #120 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#106 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
75%
52%
66%
49%
93%
78%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
21%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
62%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,743 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,272 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,743
$31,307
Spending / Student
$37,272
$32,183

Best Lynbrook Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynbrook Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Union Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
West End School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Clark Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0288
Gr: 1-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Marion Street School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Marion St
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0295
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Waverly Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 Waverly Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-6589
Gr: 1-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Lynbrook North Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
529 Merrick Rd
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0282
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Lynbrook South Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Union Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-0267
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Kindergarten Center
111 Atlantic Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 887-8065
Gr: K | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lynbrook Union Free School District?
Lynbrook Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,727 students.
What is the rank of Lynbrook Union Free School District?
Lynbrook Union Free School District is ranked #120 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynbrook Union Free School District?
62% of Lynbrook Union Free School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynbrook Union Free School District?
Lynbrook Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lynbrook Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,272 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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