Bellmore Union Free School District

580 Winthrop Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710-5099
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Bellmore Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,136 students in Bellmore Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Bellmore Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,136 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Bellmore Union Free School District, which is ranked #134 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#135 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bellmore Union Free   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bellmore Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bellmore Union Free   School District 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.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bellmore Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
116 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
30%
# Black Students
20 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
809 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
71%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
107
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
162
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
8
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,339 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,297 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bellmore Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bellmore Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$31,339
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bellmore Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$30,297
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bellmore Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bellmore Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winthrop Avenue School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
580 Winthrop Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2920
Grades: 3-4
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Shore Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Shore Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2950
Grades: 5-6
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
2750 S St Mark's Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2930
Grades: PK-2
| 555 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bellmore Union Free School District?
Bellmore Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,136 students.
What is the rank of Bellmore Union Free School District?
Bellmore Union Free School District is ranked #134 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellmore Union Free School District?
71% of Bellmore Union Free School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellmore Union Free School District?
Bellmore Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Bellmore Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,297 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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