For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,990 students in 11570, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 776 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 11570, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11570, NY are Watson School, South Side Middle School and Hewitt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11570 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11570, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11570, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 N Centre Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Gr: 6-9 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hewitt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilson School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Buckingham Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Riverside School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Riverside Dr
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11570, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11570, NY include Watson School, South Side Middle School and Hewitt School.
How many public schools are located in 11570?
6 public schools are located in 11570.
What percentage of students in 11570 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 11570 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11570?
11570 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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