Center Street School

240 Center St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Street School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 10% in NY
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Center Street School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Center Street School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Street School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#338 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Center Street School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Center Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Center Street School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
72%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Center Street School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Center Street School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Center Street School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Center Street School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Center Street School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Center Street School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Center Street School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center Street School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center Street School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center Street School's ranking?
Center Street School is ranked #338 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Center Street School often compared to?
Center Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Searingtown School, Denton Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Center Street School?
516 students attend Center Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Center Street School students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Street School?
Center Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Street School offer ?
Center Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Street School part of?
Center Street School is part of Herricks Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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