Best Public Schools in Nassau, NY

Summary:

The city of Nassau, New York is home to a single standout elementary school, the Donald P Sutherland School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the East Greenbush Central School District. This school consistently ranks in the top 28% of New York elementary schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years.

The Donald P Sutherland School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates exceeding both district and state averages in math and science. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 38.27%, the school continues to deliver strong results, likely due to the district's investment of $26,625 per student.

Overall, the Donald P Sutherland School stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced elementary institution that is effectively serving its students and community. The school's consistent academic achievements, high ranking, and favorable demographic and resource indicators make it a standout in the region, providing a quality education for families in the Nassau area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (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 English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Donald P Sutherland School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 John St	Nassau	12123	Rensselaer County	East Greenbush Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 207-2620	250	27	9.4	32.8%	228 (91.2%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	70	690^th of 2445 public elementary schools	71.8%		68.9	679^th of 2445 public elementary schools	72.2%	11	49.0	74.1	83.9	58.0	70.4	90.3	77.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	$25,557	$399	$25,157

Cities Near Nassau

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Castleton	4.21 mi	4	180^th
East Greenbush	6.49 mi	3	53^rd
Valatie	7.03 mi	3	192^nd
West Sand Lake	8.37 mi	1	134^th
New Lebanon	8.47 mi	2	331^st

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.