Top Rankings
Plainedge Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,941 students in Plainedge Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Plainedge Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
2,941 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainedge Union Free School District, which is ranked #215 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
30%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
77%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,642 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,473 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,642
$31,333
Spending / Student
$31,473
$32,210
Best Plainedge Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eastplain School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Delaware Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Plainedge Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Wyngate Dr
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Plainedge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
John H West School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
499 Boundary Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7500
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7500
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Charles E Schwarting School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Flower Rd & Jerusalem Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7400
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 992-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainedge Union Free School District?
Plainedge Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,941 students.
What is the rank of Plainedge Union Free School District?
Plainedge Union Free School District is ranked #215 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainedge Union Free School District?
77% of Plainedge Union Free School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainedge Union Free School District?
Plainedge Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Plainedge Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,473 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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