For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,663 students in 11581, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11581, NY are Forest Road School, Ogden Elementary School and Robert W Carbonaro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11581 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11581, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11581, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Forest Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-3803
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-3803
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Longview Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 792-4700
Gr: 2-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Robert W Carbonaro School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Hungry Harbor Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2861
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2861
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William L Buck School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Horton Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2841
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2841
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Brooklyn Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2851
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2851
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11581, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11581, NY include Forest Road School, Ogden Elementary School and Robert W Carbonaro School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11581?
5 public elementary schools are located in 11581.
What is the racial composition of students in 11581?
11581 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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