Public schools in Valley Stream, NY
14 open public schools with an address in Valley Stream, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,124
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Valley Stream public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Valley Stream, NY: 11 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,124 students, an average of 580 per school. The largest campus is Valley Stream South High School (1,229 students), and the largest elementary school is Shaw Avenue School (740).
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District operates the most schools here (3), and 6 regular districts have at least one Valley Stream 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 11.3:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 41% 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 Valley Stream
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District
Public school district
3 schools in Valley Stream · 4 total
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District
Public school district
3 schools in Valley Stream
Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District
Public school district
3 schools in Valley Stream
Valley Stream Central High School District
Public school district
3 schools in Valley Stream · 4 total
Elmont Union Free School District
Public school district
1 school in Valley Stream · 6 total
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District
Public school district
1 school in Valley Stream · 5 total
Elementary schools in Valley Stream
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Terrace School Elmont Union Free School District | PK–06 | 405 | 11.1:1 | |
| Brooklyn Avenue School Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 357 | 10.8:1 | |
| Clearstream Avenue School Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District | PK–06 | 385 | 14.6:1 | |
| Forest Road School Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District | PK–06 | 332 | 10.2:1 | |
| Howell Road School Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District | PK–06 | 599 | 14.2:1 | |
| James a Dever School Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 437 | 9.8:1 | |
| Ogden Elementary School Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District | 02–05 | 295 | 7:1 | |
| Robert W Carbonaro School Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 376 | 10.4:1 | |
| Shaw Avenue School Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District | PK–06 | 740 | 12.7:1 | |
| Wheeler Avenue School Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 608 | 10.6:1 | |
| William L Buck School Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 303 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Valley Stream
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School Valley Stream Central High School District | 07–09 | 937 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Valley Stream
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream Central High School Valley Stream Central High School District | 10–12 | 1,121 | 13.3:1 | |
| Valley Stream South High School Valley Stream Central High School District | 07–12 | 1,229 | 11.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.7%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black29.9%
- Asian27.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Valley Stream schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,124 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Valley Stream
How many public schools are in Valley Stream, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Valley Stream: 11 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 8,124 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Valley Stream?
Schools with an address in Valley Stream belong to 6 education agencies, led by Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District (3 schools), Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District (3 schools), Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Valley Stream?
Valley Stream South High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Valley Stream, with 1,229 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Valley Stream?
No school with an address in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Valley Stream public schools is 11.3:1, 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 Valley Stream 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