For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,036 students in 11570, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 776 private students). 80% 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 52%), 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11570, NY Public Schools (2025)
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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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: 6-8 | 829 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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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?
80% 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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