For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,095 students in Elmont, NY (there are , serving 66 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Elmont, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmont, NY are Covert Avenue School, Elmont Memorial High School and Clara H Carlson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmont, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Elmont have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Elmont, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covert Avenue School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Grades: PK-6
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Elmont Memorial High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Ridge Rd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 488-9200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #33.
Clara H Carlson School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Belmont Blvd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Dutch Broadway School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1880 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 685 students
Rank: #55.
Gotham Avenue School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
181 Gotham Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmont, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Elmont, NY include Covert Avenue School, Elmont Memorial High School and Clara H Carlson School.
How many public schools are located in Elmont?
5 public schools are located in Elmont.
What percentage of students in Elmont go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Elmont are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmont?
Elmont public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elmont include: Clara H Carlson School vs. Dutch Broadway School, Covert Avenue School vs. Dutch Broadway School, Dutch Broadway School vs. Clara H Carlson School
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