Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Attendance Zone: The UNITY DRIVE KINDERGARTEN-PRE K CENTER serves the west part of Centereach, NY, covering an area of approximately 9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the edge of the attendance area, reaching up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center often compared to?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Coleman Road School, Hawkins Path School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center?
478 students attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center offer ?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center part of?
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center is part of Middle Country Central School District.
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