Seaford Union Free School District

1600 Washington Ave
Seaford, NY 11783-1955
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Seaford Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,184 students in Seaford Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Seaford Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,184 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Seaford Union Free School District, which is ranked #121 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#100 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

67%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

92%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
11.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
11%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
15%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% White
82%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,336 is higher 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 $38,264 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$84 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$36,336
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$38,264
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Seaford Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaford Manor School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1590 Washington Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4080
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Seaford Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1575 Seamans Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3940 Sunset Ave
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Seaford Harbor School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 Bayview St
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 592-4180
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,184 students.
What is the rank of Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford Union Free School District is ranked #121 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seaford Union Free School District?
82% of Seaford Union Free School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seaford Union Free School District?
Seaford Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Seaford Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,264 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,184 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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