Best Schools in Plainedge, NY
Plainedge, NY has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,129 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 78%, so schools in Plainedge underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plainedge, NY
The top high schools in Plainedge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethpage Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethpage Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 932 Students
2. Plainedge Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainedge Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 845 Students
3. Farmingdale Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1703 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plainedge, NY
The top middle schools in Plainedge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John F Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethpage Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
2. Plainedge Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainedge Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
3. Howitt School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1199 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plainedge, NY
The top elementary schools in Plainedge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastplain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainedge Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students
2. Northside Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
3. Albany Avenue Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 507 Students
4. John H West School
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Projected Test Scores
Plainedge Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
5. Central Boulevard Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bethpage Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
6. Woodward Parkway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 736 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plainedge, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plainedge, NY has a total population of 6,502 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plainedge, 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 Plainedge, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plainedge, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plainedge, 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 Plainedge, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plainedge, NY
How many schools are in Plainedge, NY?
Plainedge, NY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,129 students in total.
How do schools in Plainedge perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Plainedge score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 78%, so on average schools in Plainedge underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plainedge?
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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- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 77%
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- Projected: 78%
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