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Herricks Union Free School District


At a glance
54thof 874 New York districts▼ 6
Better than 93% of New York districts
999 Herricks Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040-1302
·(516) 305-8901·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 93.8% of districts
5
Schools
4,259
Students
5
5-star schools
Top rankedDenton Avenue School84th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Biggest riser
Denton Avenue School up 19 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Herricks Middle School 11.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
Summary:

The Herricks Union Free School District in New York is home to five exceptional schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school. These schools consistently rank among the top performers in the state, delivering a high-quality education to their students.

The standout schools in the district are Herricks High School and Herricks Middle School, both of which are consistently ranked among the top schools in New York. Herricks High School is the flagship school of the district, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 30 high schools in the state. Its students excel on Regents exams, with over 90% proficiency in many subjects. Similarly, Herricks Middle School ranks in the top 100 middle schools in the state, with its students performing exceptionally well on the New York State Assessments, particularly in math.

The district's elementary schools, Denton Avenue School and Center Street School, also stand out for their strong academic performance. Both schools rank in the top 100 elementary schools in New York, with many grades achieving over 90% proficiency on state assessments. The district's commitment to providing a high-quality education is further evidenced by its relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as its high per-student spending and small class sizes.

Ranking:
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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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