Top Rankings
Manhasset 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 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,434 students in Manhasset Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Manhasset Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manhasset Union Free School District are Munsey Park Elementary School and Shelter Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,697 Schools
# Students
3,006 Students
1,741,369 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
154,109 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manhasset Union Free School District, which is ranked #26 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 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
34%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
52%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,116 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,989 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,116
$31,405
Spending / Student
$34,989
$32,283
Best Manhasset Union Free School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munsey Park Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Hunt Ln
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7400
Gr: K-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Shelter Rock Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27a Shelter Rock Rd
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7450
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 267-7450
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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