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North Bellmore Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,128 students in North Bellmore Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in North Bellmore Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,696 Schools
# Students
2,128 Students
1,741,320 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
154,100 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Bellmore Union Free School District, which is ranked #304 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.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
58%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,514 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 $29,782 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$63 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,514
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,782
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Bellmore Union Free School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2616 Martin Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3115
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3115
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
John G Dinkelmeyer School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Waltoffer Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3114
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3114
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Newbridge Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Newbridge Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3116
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3116
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Saw Mill Road School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 Saw Mill Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3118
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3118
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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