For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,260 students in Roosevelt, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roosevelt, NY are Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School, Ulysses Byas Elementary School and Centennial Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roosevelt have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Roosevelt, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Pleasant Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-6202
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-6202
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Ulysses Byas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Underhill Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 W Centennial Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Washington Rose School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Rose Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Roosevelt, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Gr: K-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Roosevelt, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roosevelt, NY include Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School, Ulysses Byas Elementary School and Centennial Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roosevelt?
4 public elementary schools are located in Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt?
Roosevelt public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Roosevelt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Roosevelt include: Ulysses Byas Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School, Washington Rose School vs. Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School, Washington Rose School vs. Centennial Avenue Elementary School
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