Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Grove Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Grove Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
72%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Grove Elementary School's ranking?
South Grove Elementary School is ranked #392 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Grove Elementary School often compared to?
South Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Village Elementary School, Baylis Elementary School, Berry Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend South Grove Elementary School?
405 students attend South Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Grove Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Grove Elementary School?
South Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Grove Elementary School offer ?
South Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Grove Elementary School part of?
South Grove Elementary School is part of Syosset Central School District.
School Reviews
5 8/30/2014
This school is amazing. When i used to go there everything is so disciplined and they teach you so much. This is one of the best schools i have been in all of my life. You are going to have to pay a lot of taxes but i is worth going to one of the best schools in syosset.
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