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North Merrick Union Free School District (2026) - Merrick, NY

North Merrick Union Free School District

1057 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566-1047
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

North Merrick Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,238 students in North Merrick Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Merrick Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,238 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Merrick Union Free School District, which is ranked #138 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#118 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
78%
52%
62%
49%
≥95%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
31%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
67%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,773 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,627
$31,371
Spending / Student
$27,773
$32,248

Best North Merrick Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold D Fayette School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1057 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 489-3090
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Camp Avenue School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Old Mill Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1775 Old Mill Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-0945
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Merrick Union Free School District?
North Merrick Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,238 students.
What is the rank of North Merrick Union Free School District?
North Merrick Union Free School District is ranked #138 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Merrick Union Free School District?
67% of North Merrick Union Free School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Merrick Union Free School District?
North Merrick Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Merrick Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,773 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 1,238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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