For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,298 students in Carle Place, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Carle Place, NY are Rushmore Avenue School and Carle Place Middle Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carle Place, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Carle Place have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carle Place, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushmore Avenue School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Rushmore Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6410
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6410
Gr: 3-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Carle Place Middle Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
168 Cherry Ln
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6433
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6433
Gr: 7-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
475 Roslyn Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6407
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 622-6407
Gr: K-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carle Place, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Carle Place, NY include Rushmore Avenue School and Carle Place Middle Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Carle Place?
3 public schools are located in Carle Place.
What is the racial composition of students in Carle Place?
Carle Place public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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