Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11581

The 11581 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school, spread across 3 different school districts: Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District, and Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District. The schools in this area generally demonstrate strong academic performance, with a few standout institutions like Valley Stream South High School, Forest Road School, and William L Buck School.

Valley Stream South High School stands out as a consistently high-performing institution, ranking 141 out of 1,234 New York high schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates well above the state and district averages, as well as a high graduation rate of 84.3% and a low dropout rate of 4.5%. Similarly, Forest Road School and William L Buck School are ranked among the top 500 elementary schools in New York, with strong test scores and high proficiency rates.

While the majority of schools in the 11581 zip code perform well, there is some variation in their rankings and test scores. For instance, Robert W Carbonaro School and Brooklyn Avenue School have lower rankings and test scores compared to the other elementary schools in the area. This variation may be influenced by factors such as funding, resources, and student demographics across the different school districts.