For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,024 students in Bellmore, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 464 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bellmore, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Bellmore, NY are John F Kennedy High School, Wellington C Mepham High School and Winthrop Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellmore, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bellmore have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bellmore, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Bellmore Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
Wellington C Mepham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Camp Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,260 students
Rank: #33.
Winthrop Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 Winthrop Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2920
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2920
Grades: 3-4
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2616 Martin Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3115
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3115
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Grand Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Grades: 7-8
| 915 students
Rank: #66.
Shore Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Shore Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2950
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2950
Grades: 5-6
| 293 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John G Dinkelmeyer School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Waltoffer Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3114
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3114
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Newbridge Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Newbridge Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3116
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3116
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Saw Mill Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Saw Mill Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3118
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3118
Grades: K-6
| 686 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reinhard Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
2750 S St Mark's Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2930
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2930
Grades: PK-3
| 533 students
Bellmore, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2600 Regent Place
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bellmore, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Bellmore, NY include John F Kennedy High School, Wellington C Mepham High School and Winthrop Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Bellmore?
10 public schools are located in Bellmore.
What percentage of students in Bellmore go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bellmore are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bellmore?
Bellmore public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bellmore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bellmore include: Newbridge Road School vs. Saw Mill Road School, Saw Mill Road School vs. Newbridge Road School, Martin Avenue Elementary School vs. Saw Mill Road School
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