Park Avenue School

1599 Park Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Park Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Park Avenue School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Park Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Avenue School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
16%
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White
71%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Avenue School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Avenue School's ranking?
Park Avenue School is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Park Avenue School often compared to?
Park Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Avenue Elementary School, Saw Mill Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
305 students attend Park Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Park Avenue School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Avenue School offer ?
Park Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue School part of?
Park Avenue School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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