Top Rankings
Oceanside 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,478 students in Oceanside 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 Oceanside Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
10 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
5,478 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
416 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Oceanside Union Free School District, which is ranked #176 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
239 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,338 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
29%
# Black Students
161 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
3,511 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
64%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
205 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
180
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
355
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
378
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
365
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
417
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
419
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
384
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
402
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
410
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
430
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
427
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
443
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
415
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
52
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,254 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,121 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,254
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,121
$32,230
Best Oceanside Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 7-oceanside Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3160 Skillman Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Grades: 8-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #22.
School 3
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2852 Fortesque Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7564
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7564
Grades: 1-6
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
School 4
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3210 Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7581
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7581
Grades: 1-6
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
School 9e-boardman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Beatrice Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8510
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8510
Grades: 1-6
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
School 8
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Fulton Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8503
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8503
Grades: 1-6
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2745 Terrell Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7557
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7557
Grades: 1-6
| 430 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
School 5
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2440 N Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7585
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7585
Grades: 1-6
| 448 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
School 9m-oceanside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
186 Alice Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8518
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8518
Grades: 7-8
| 817 students
Rank: #99.
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Castleton Ct
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7593
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7593
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
School 6-kindergarten Center
Magnet School
25 Castleton Ct
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 594-2345
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 594-2345
Grades: PK-K
| 535 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,478 students.
What is the rank of Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District is ranked #176 out of 1,017 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 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside Union Free School District?
64% of Oceanside Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Oceanside Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,121 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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