Best Schools in Merrick, NY
Merrick, NY has a total of 16 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 12,191 students attend Merrick, NY schools. On average, schools in Merrick score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Merrick greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Merrick, NY
Merrick, NY has 5 high schools with 5,855 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merrick score 95% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 86% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrick greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sanford H Calhoun High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
2. John F Kennedy High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
3. Wellington C Mepham High School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
4. Freeport High School
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Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2264 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrick, NY
Merrick, NY has 3 middle schools with 2,715 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merrick score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrick exceed expectations.
1. Grand Avenue Middle School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 915 Students
2. Merrick Avenue Middle School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 814 Students
3. John W Dodd Middle School
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Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 986 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrick, NY
Merrick, NY has 8 elementary schools with 3,621 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merrick score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrick exceed expectations.
1. Camp Avenue School
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North Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
2. Norman J Levy Lakeside School
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Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 645 Students
3. Birch School
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Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
4. Chatterton School
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Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 436 Students
5. Park Avenue School
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North Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students
6. Ulysses Byas Elementary School
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Roosevelt Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students
7. Reinhard Early Childhood Center
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Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 533 Students
8. Columbus Avenue School
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Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrick, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrick, NY has a total population of 22,238 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrick, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merrick, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrick, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrick, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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