Top Rankings
North Bellmore Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,094 students in North Bellmore Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Bellmore Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,094 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Bellmore Union Free School District, which is ranked #318 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.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
260 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
13%
10%
# Hispanic Students
416 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
30%
# Black Students
83 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,283 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
61%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
302
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
275
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
320
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
279
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
304
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:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,169 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,784 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$54 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$28,169
$31,307

Spending / Student
$25,784
$32,183

Best North Bellmore Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin Avenue Elementary 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
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1599 Park Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-3117
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-3117
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John G Dinkelmeyer 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
| 427 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Newbridge Road 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
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Saw Mill Road 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
| 691 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Bellmore Union Free School District?
North Bellmore Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,094 students.
What is the rank of North Bellmore Union Free School District?
North Bellmore Union Free School District is ranked #318 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Bellmore Union Free School District?
61% of North Bellmore Union Free School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Bellmore Union Free School District?
North Bellmore Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Bellmore Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,784 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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