Public schools in Selden, NY
5 open public schools with an address in Selden, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,509
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Selden public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Selden, NY: 4 elementary, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,509 students, an average of 702 per school. The largest campus is Newfield High School (1,553 students), and the largest elementary school is New Lane Memorial Elementary School (771).
Every listed school belongs to Middle Country Central 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 15.9:1, 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.
About 50% 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 Selden
Elementary schools in Selden
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Path Kindergarten-Pre K Center Middle Country Central School District | PK–KG | 449 | 24.6:1 | |
| Hawkins Path School Middle Country Central School District | 01–05 | 385 | 13.7:1 | |
| New Lane Memorial Elementary School Middle Country Central School District | 01–05 | 771 | 17.7:1 | |
| Stagecoach School Middle Country Central School District | KG–05 | 351 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Selden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield High School Middle Country Central School District | 09–12 | 1,553 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic34.1%
- Black8.6%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Selden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,509 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Selden
How many public schools are in Selden, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Selden: 4 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 3,509 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Selden?
All listed public schools with an address in Selden belong to Middle Country Central 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 Selden?
Newfield High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Selden, with 1,553 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Selden?
No school with an address in Selden 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 Selden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Selden public schools is 15.9:1, 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 Selden 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