For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 784 students in 11559, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,692 private students). 25% of all K-12 students in 11559, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11559, NY are Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus and Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11559 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11559, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11559, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Gr: 4-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11559, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11559, NY include Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus and Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus.
How many public schools are located in 11559?
2 public schools are located in 11559.
What percentage of students in 11559 go to public school?
25% of all K-12 students in 11559 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11559?
11559 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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