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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,513 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 37% 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
5,513 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Oceanside Union Free School District, which is ranked #175 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.
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
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
258 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,382 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
30%
# Black Students
171 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
3,468 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
63%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
247
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
377
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
351
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
368
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
419
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
423
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
391
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
392
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
410
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
372
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
430
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
446
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
451
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
48
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,068 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 $26,949 is less than the state median of $32,183. 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
$29,068
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,949
$32,183
Best Oceanside Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 7-oceanside Senior High 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: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #22.
School 3
(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
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
School 4
(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
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
School 9e-boardman Elementary 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
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
School 8
(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: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
School 2
(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
| 412 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
School 5
(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
| 450 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
School 9m-oceanside Middle 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
| 810 students
Rank: #99.
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside
(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
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Castleton Ct
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 594-2345
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 594-2345
Grades: PK-K
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,513 students.
What is the rank of Oceanside Union Free School District?
Oceanside Union Free School District is ranked #175 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 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?
63% of Oceanside Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 13:1, 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 $26,949 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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