Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center

11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center's student population of 538 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center is 0.66, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
538 students attend Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% 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 27:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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