Public schools in Merrick, NY
7 open public schools with an address in Merrick, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,702
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Merrick public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Merrick, NY: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,702 students, an average of 672 per school. The largest campus is Sanford H Calhoun High School (1,219 students), and the largest elementary school is Norman J Levy Lakeside School (644).
Merrick Union Free School District operates the most schools here (3), and 3 regular districts have at least one Merrick 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 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.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 12% 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 Merrick
Elementary schools in Merrick
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch School Merrick Union Free School District | PK–06 | 588 | 10.6:1 | |
| Camp Avenue School North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 491 | 18.4:1 | |
| Chatterton School Merrick Union Free School District | PK–06 | 451 | 9.7:1 | |
| Norman J Levy Lakeside School Merrick Union Free School District | PK–06 | 644 | 10.8:1 | |
| Old Mill Road School North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 461 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Merrick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick Avenue Middle School Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District · Magnet | 07–08 | 848 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in Merrick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford H Calhoun High School Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,219 | 9.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.3%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black2.8%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Merrick schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,702 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Merrick
How many public schools are in Merrick, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Merrick: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,702 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Merrick?
Schools with an address in Merrick belong to 3 education agencies, led by Merrick Union Free School District (3 schools), Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District (2 schools), North Merrick 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 Merrick?
Sanford H Calhoun High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Merrick, with 1,219 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Merrick?
No school with an address in Merrick 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 Merrick schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Merrick 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 Merrick 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