Public schools in East Meadow, NY
6 open public schools with an address in East Meadow, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,337
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of East Meadow public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in East Meadow, NY: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,337 students, an average of 890 per school. The largest campus is East Meadow High School (1,549 students), and the largest elementary school is McVey Elementary School (838).
Every listed school belongs to East Meadow Union Free School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 28% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving East Meadow
Elementary schools in East Meadow
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnum Woods School East Meadow Union Free School District | KG–05 | 797 | 12:1 | |
| McVey Elementary School East Meadow Union Free School District | KG–05 | 838 | 10.7:1 | |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School East Meadow Union Free School District | KG–05 | 442 | 8.4:1 | |
| Parkway School East Meadow Union Free School District | KG–05 | 570 | 10.8:1 |
Middle schools in East Meadow
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School East Meadow Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,141 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in East Meadow
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow High School East Meadow Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,549 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.9%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black5.3%
- Asian33.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 East Meadow schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,337 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in East Meadow
How many public schools are in East Meadow, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in East Meadow: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,337 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve East Meadow?
All listed public schools with an address in East Meadow belong to East Meadow Union Free School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in East Meadow?
East Meadow High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in East Meadow, with 1,549 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in East Meadow?
No school with an address in East Meadow is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in East Meadow schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across East Meadow public schools is 10.8:1, similar to the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in East Meadow guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities