Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bayville Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayville Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bayville Primary's student population of 184 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bayville Primary is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Bayville Primary?
184 students attend Bayville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bayville Primary students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayville Primary?
Bayville Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bayville Primary offer ?
Bayville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bayville Primary part of?
Bayville Primary is part of Locust Valley Central School District.
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