Public schools in Uniondale, NY
7 open public schools with an address in Uniondale, operated by 2 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
6,673
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Uniondale public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Uniondale, NY: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,673 students, an average of 953 per school. The largest campus is Uniondale High School (2,106 students), and the largest elementary school is California Avenue Elementary School (730).
Uniondale Union Free School District operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11.5:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% 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 Uniondale
Elementary schools in Uniondale
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Avenue Elementary School Uniondale Union Free School District | PK–05 | 730 | 12.3:1 | |
| Northern Parkway Elementary School Uniondale Union Free School District | PK–05 | 612 | 11.5:1 | |
| Smith Street Elementary School Uniondale Union Free School District | PK–05 | 476 | 10.8:1 | |
| Walnut Street Elementary School Uniondale Union Free School District | PK–05 | 505 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Uniondale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Hook Middle School Uniondale Union Free School District | 06–08 | 637 | 9:1 |
High schools in Uniondale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniondale High School Uniondale Union Free School District | 09–12 | 2,106 | 12.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Uniondale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Charter School-Uniondale Academy Charter School-Uniondale · Charter | KG–12 | 1,607 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic59.7%
- Black36.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Uniondale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,673 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Uniondale
How many public schools are in Uniondale, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Uniondale: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,673 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Uniondale?
Schools with an address in Uniondale belong to 2 education agencies, led by Uniondale Union Free School District (6 schools), Academy Charter School-Uniondale (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Uniondale?
Uniondale High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Uniondale, with 2,106 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Uniondale?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Uniondale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy Charter School-Uniondale. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Uniondale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Uniondale public schools is 11.5:1, 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 Uniondale 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