Edward J Bosti Elementary School

50 Bourne Blvd
Bohemia, NY 11716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edward J Bosti Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edward J Bosti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Edward J Bosti Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Edward J Bosti Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward J Bosti Elementary School is 0.43, 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)
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edward J Bosti Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edward J Bosti Elementary 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.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edward J Bosti Elementary 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.
≥80%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edward J Bosti Elementary 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
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
30%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
74%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Edward J Bosti Elementary 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
24%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edward J Bosti Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward J Bosti Elementary School's ranking?
Edward J Bosti Elementary School is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Edward J Bosti Elementary School often compared to?
Edward J Bosti Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith L Slocum Elementary School, John Pearl Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Edward J Bosti Elementary School?
281 students attend Edward J Bosti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Edward J Bosti Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward J Bosti Elementary School?
Edward J Bosti Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward J Bosti Elementary School offer ?
Edward J Bosti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward J Bosti Elementary School part of?
Edward J Bosti Elementary School is part of Connetquot Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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