Top Rankings
Westbury Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,521 students in Westbury Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Westbury Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
4,521 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westbury Union Free School District, which is ranked #780 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 93% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#770 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
76%
30%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
4%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,193 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,295 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,193
$31,333
Spending / Student
$36,295
$32,210
Best Westbury Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westbury High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Post Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 876-5047
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 876-5047
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Powells Lane School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 Powells Ln
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5125
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5125
Gr: 1-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Drexel Avenue School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Drexel Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5030
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5030
Gr: 1-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Park Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5109
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5109
Gr: 1-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Westbury Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 Rockland St
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5082
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5082
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
545 Dryden St
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5039
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-5039
Gr: PK-1 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westbury Union Free School District?
Westbury Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,521 students.
What is the rank of Westbury Union Free School District?
Westbury Union Free School District is ranked #780 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westbury Union Free School District?
76% of Westbury Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westbury Union Free School District?
Westbury 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 Westbury Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,295 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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