For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 398 students in Woodbury, NY (there are , serving 136 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Woodbury, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Woodbury, NY is Walt Whitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodbury, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Woodbury have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodbury, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
482 Woodbury Rd
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5823
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 364-5823
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodbury, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodbury, NY include Walt Whitman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Woodbury?
1 public schools are located in Woodbury.
What percentage of students in Woodbury go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Woodbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury?
Woodbury public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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