For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,991 students in 11520, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11520, NY are Leo F Giblyn School, New Visions Elementary School and Bayview Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11520 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11520, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11520, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Leo F Giblyn School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5260
Grades: K-4
| 526 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Visions Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Raynor St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5390
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5390
Grades: K-4
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Bayview Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 W Merrick Rd
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Archer Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Archer St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5250
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5250
Grades: K-4
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Caroline G Atkinson School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 W Seaman Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5270
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5270
Grades: 5-6
| 893 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Avenue School
Magnet School
150 N Columbus Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240
Grades: PK-1
| 171 students
11520, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Walkabout For Young Women And Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
155 Guy Lombardo Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, NY 11520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11520, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11520, NY include Leo F Giblyn School, New Visions Elementary School and Bayview Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11520?
6 public elementary schools are located in 11520.
What is the racial composition of students in 11520?
11520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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