Public schools in Massapequa, NY
8 open public schools with an address in Massapequa, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,137
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Massapequa public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Massapequa, NY: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,137 students, an average of 767 per school. The largest campus is Berner Middle School (1,487 students), and the largest elementary school is Charles E Schwarting School (524).
Massapequa Union Free School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Massapequa campus. 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 11.8:1, higher than 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 11% 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 Massapequa
Elementary schools in Massapequa
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Schwarting School Plainedge Union Free School District | PK–05 | 524 | 14.1:1 | |
| Fairfield Elementary School Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 513 | 11.7:1 | |
| Lockhart Elementary School Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 359 | 11.9:1 | |
| Unqua Elementary School Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 496 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Massapequa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berner Middle School Massapequa Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,487 | 9.2:1 |
High schools in Massapequa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massapequa High School Massapequa Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,407 | 10.6:1 | |
| Plainedge Senior High School Plainedge Union Free School District | 09–12 | 856 | 12.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Massapequa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mhs Ames Campus Massapequa Union Free School District | 09–09 | 495 | 9.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.6%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Massapequa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,137 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Massapequa
How many public schools are in Massapequa, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Massapequa: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,137 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Massapequa?
Schools with an address in Massapequa belong to 2 education agencies, led by Massapequa Union Free School District (6 schools), Plainedge Union Free School District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Massapequa?
Massapequa High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Massapequa, with 1,407 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Massapequa?
No school with an address in Massapequa 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 Massapequa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Massapequa public schools is 11.8:1, higher than 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 Massapequa 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