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Best Public Schools in East Williston, NY

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510

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5-star school

Top rankedNorth Side School171^st of 2,445 New York elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of East Williston, New York is home to a single exceptional elementary school, North Side School, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 537 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York state, with a statewide ranking of 171 out of 2,445 schools for the 2024-2025 school year and a ranking of 33 out of 2,439 schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

North Side School's academic performance is exceptional, with 90% of 3rd-grade students and 75% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 90.38% of 3rd-grade and 4th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the highest-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the East Williston Union Free School District, which North Side School is a part of, is ranked 75 out of 874 school districts in New York and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

North Side School's success can be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1, indicating a high level of individual attention and support for students, as well as the district's high per-student spending of $38,929, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 11.17% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a well-resourced student population. Overall, North Side School is an exceptional educational institution that is delivering outstanding results for its students and the East Williston community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)		NY State Assessments Math (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Side School	Public	PK, KG-4	110 E Williston Ave	East Williston	11596	Nassau County	East Williston Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 333-6860	510	50	10.2	6.9%	256 (50.2%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (6.7%)	191 (37.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.3%)	91.3	171^st of 2445 public elementary schools	93.0%		92.6	154^th of 2445 public elementary schools	93.7%	17	90.0	75.0	90.4	90.4	99.2	99.3	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.3	99.3	99.5	$41,859	$602	$41,257

Cities Near East Williston

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Williston Park	0.62 mi	1	33^rd
Mineola	0.91 mi	3	320^th
Albertson	0.98 mi	3	19^th
New Hyde Park	1.06 mi	7	32^nd
Roslyn Heights	1.28 mi	5	14^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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