For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,245 students in 11566, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11566, NY are Harold D Fayette School, Birch School and Norman J Levy Lakeside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11566 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11566, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11566, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold D Fayette School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1057 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 489-3090
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 489-3090
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Birch School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Babylon Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Camp Avenue School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Chatterton School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Old Mill Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1775 Old Mill Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-0945
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-0945
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1599 Park Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-3117
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-3117
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11566, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11566, NY include Harold D Fayette School, Birch School and Norman J Levy Lakeside School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11566?
7 public elementary schools are located in 11566.
What is the racial composition of students in 11566?
11566 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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