For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,282 students in 11566, NY (there are , serving 470 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 11566, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11566, NY are Sanford H Calhoun High School, Birch School and Norman J Levy Lakeside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11566 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11566, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11566, NY 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1786 State St
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #22.
Birch School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Babylon Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #44.
Harold D Fayette School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 489-3090
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 489-3090
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Camp Avenue School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Grades: 7-9
| 846 students
Rank: #77.
Chatterton School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Old Mill Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1775 Old Mill Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-0945
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-0945
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1599 Park Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-3117
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-3117
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11566, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11566, NY include Sanford H Calhoun High School, Birch School and Norman J Levy Lakeside School.
How many public schools are located in 11566?
9 public schools are located in 11566.
What percentage of students in 11566 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 11566 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11566?
11566 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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