For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,531 students in 11561, NY (there are , serving 606 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 11561, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11561, NY are Long Beach High School, Lido Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11561 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11561, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11561, NY 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Beach High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
322 Lagoon Dr W
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2012
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2012
Grades: 9-12
| 1,300 students
Rank: #22.
Lido Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 Maryland Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Lindell Boulevard School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Lindell Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
239 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2166
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2166
Grades: 5-8
| 668 students
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
456 Neptune Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
11561, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11561, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11561, NY include Long Beach High School, Lido Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11561?
6 public schools are located in 11561.
What percentage of students in 11561 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 11561 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11561?
11561 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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