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Plainedge Union Free School District


At a glance
307thof 874 New York districts▼ 20
Better than 64% of New York districts
241 Wyngate Dr
N Massapequa, NY 11758-2717
·(516) 992-7455·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 64.9% of districts
5
Schools
2,959
Students
Top rankedPlainedge Senior High School244th of 1,234 New York high schools
Biggest riser
Eastplain School up 92 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Plainedge Middle School 10.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
Summary:

The Plainedge Union Free School District is a high-performing school district in New York, comprising 5 schools: 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

Plainedge Senior High School is the district's flagship, consistently ranked among the top 25% of high schools in New York and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Regents exams across multiple subjects, a low dropout rate, and a solid 4-year graduation rate. Plainedge Middle School also excels, with proficiency rates above the state average on state assessments and a near-perfect proficiency rate on the Algebra I Regents exam.

The district's elementary schools, including John H West School, Charles E Schwarting School, and Eastplain School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in the 50-70% range on state assessments. However, there are some variations in performance between the elementary schools, suggesting potential differences in instructional approaches or resource allocation. Overall, the Plainedge Union Free School District provides a high-quality education to its students, with several standout schools that are consistently among the best in the state.

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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