Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District

175 N Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580-3801
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Valley Stream 30 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 20%)
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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,466 students in Valley Stream 30 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 Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,466 Students
2,506,634 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
217,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District, which is ranked #141 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#120 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
74%
52%
65%
49%
90-94%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
30%
10%
% Hispanic
28%
30%
% Black
33%
15%
% White
6%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,269 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,083 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,269
$31,333
Spending / Student
$24,083
$32,209

Best Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearstream Avenue School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Clearstream Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 434-3553
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Forest Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16 Forest Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-3803
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Shaw Avenue School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
99 Shaw Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 434-3803
Gr: PK-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,466 students.
What is the rank of Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District is ranked #141 out of 1,008 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District?
33% of Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District students are Black, 30% of students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,083 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 1,466 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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