Best Schools in North Merrick, NY
North Merrick, NY has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,317 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 70%, so schools in North Merrick don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Merrick, NY
The top high schools in North Merrick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sanford H Calhoun High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
2. Wellington C Mepham High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
3. Roosevelt High School
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Projected Test Scores
Roosevelt Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Merrick, NY
The top middle schools in North Merrick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrick Avenue Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 10 • 814 Students
2. Grand Avenue Middle School
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Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 915 Students
3. Roosevelt Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Roosevelt Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 455 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Merrick, NY
The top elementary schools in North Merrick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harold D Fayette School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 278 Students
2. Camp Avenue School
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North Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
3. John G Dinkelmeyer School
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North Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 398 Students
4. Old Mill Road School
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North Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 454 Students
5. Park Avenue School
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North Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students
6. Washington Rose School
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Roosevelt Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 637 Students
7. Progressive School Of Long Island
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Progressive School Of Long Island • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Merrick, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Merrick, NY has a total population of 12,238 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North 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 North Merrick, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Merrick, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Merrick, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Merrick, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Merrick, NY
How many schools are in North Merrick, NY?
North Merrick, NY has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,317 students in total.
How do schools in North Merrick perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in North Merrick score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 70%, so on average schools in North Merrick don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Merrick?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in North Merrick
2 of 2 schools in North Merrick carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in North Merrick. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.