For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,141 students in Rockville Centre, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 757 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Rockville Centre, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockville Centre, NY are Hewitt School, Watson School and Wilson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockville Centre, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Rockville Centre have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Rockville Centre, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hewitt School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Watson School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
277 N Centre Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Buckingham Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Riverside Dr
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
South Side High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8944
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #66.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockville Centre, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Rockville Centre, NY include Hewitt School, Watson School and Wilson School.
How many public schools are located in Rockville Centre, NY?
6 public schools are located in Rockville Centre, NY.
What percentage of students in Rockville Centre, NY go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Rockville Centre, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockville Centre, NY?
Rockville Centre, NY public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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