School 3

2852 Fortesque Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 447 students in grades 1-6, School 3 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School 3's student population of 447 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
From Tiny Acorns to Mighty Oaks!

School Rankings

School 3 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 3 is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#652 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
82%
52%
60-64%
49%
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
67%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 3's ranking?
School 3 is ranked #652 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 3?
447 students attend School 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of School 3 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 3?
School 3 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 3 offer ?
School 3 offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 3 part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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