For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,460 students in Uniondale, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Uniondale, NY are Academy Charter School-uniondale, Smith Street Elementary School and Walnut Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uniondale, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Uniondale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Uniondale, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School-uniondale
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 591-3030
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 591-3030
Grades: K-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 Smith St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Walnut St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Turtle Hook Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Jerusalem Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Northern Pkwy
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 California Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Uniondale, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Uniondale, NY include Academy Charter School-uniondale, Smith Street Elementary School and Walnut Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Uniondale?
6 public elementary schools are located in Uniondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Uniondale?
Uniondale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Uniondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Uniondale include: Smith Street Elementary School vs. Academy Charter School-uniondale, Academy Charter School-uniondale vs. Smith Street Elementary School
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