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Best Schools in Valley Stream, NY
Valley Stream, NY has 29 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 15,794 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Valley Stream don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valley Stream, NY
The top high schools in Valley Stream, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynbrook Senior High School
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Lynbrook Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students
2. Valley Stream South High School
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Valley Stream Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1224 Students
3. Valley Stream Central High School
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Valley Stream Central High School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1078 Students
4. George W Hewlett High School
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Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
5. Valley Stream North High School
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Valley Stream Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1249 Students
6. Lawrence Senior High School
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Lawrence Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 770 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valley Stream, NY
The top middle schools in Valley Stream, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodmere Middle School
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Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
2. Lynbrook North Middle School
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Lynbrook Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students
3. Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
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Valley Stream Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1038 Students
4. Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
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Lawrence Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 405 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valley Stream, NY
The top elementary schools in Valley Stream, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clearstream Avenue School
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Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 383 Students
2. Ogden Elementary School
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Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 322 Students
3. Forest Road School
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Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
4. West End School
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Lynbrook Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
5. Hewlett Elementary School
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Hewlett-woodmere Union Free School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 403 Students
6. James A Dever School
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Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 413 Students
7. William L Buck School
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Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students
8. Wheeler Avenue School
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Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 540 Students
9. Shaw Avenue School
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Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 736 Students
10. Robert W Carbonaro School
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Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valley Stream, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valley Stream, NY has a total population of 52,316 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley Stream, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley Stream, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Valley Stream, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valley Stream, NY
How many schools are in Valley Stream, NY?
Valley Stream, NY has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,794 students in total.
How do schools in Valley Stream perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Valley Stream score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Valley Stream don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley Stream?
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: 64%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Valley Stream
14 of 14 schools in Valley Stream carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 7C: 2
All 14 public schools we grade in Valley Stream. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (14)
- Alden Terrace School
- Brooklyn Avenue School
- Clearstream Avenue School
- Forest Road School
- Howell Road School
- James A Dever School
- Ogden Elementary School
- Robert W Carbonaro School
- Shaw Avenue School
- Valley Stream Central High School
- Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
- Valley Stream South High School
- Wheeler Avenue School
- William L Buck School
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.