Top Rankings
Bay Shore Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,711 students in Bay Shore Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Bay Shore Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,703 Schools
# Students
5,604 Students
1,750,092 Students
# Teachers
544 Teachers
153,310 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bay Shore Union Free School District, which is ranked #590 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#591 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
52%
30%
% Black
16%
16%
% White
25%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,829 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,959 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,829
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,959
$32,183
Best Bay Shore Union Free School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Shore Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
393 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1208
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1208
Gr: 6-8 | 1,269 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Gardiner Manor School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Wohseepee Dr
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1150
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1150
Gr: 3-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
South Country School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
885 Hampshire Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1250
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1250
Gr: 3-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1130
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1130
Gr: K-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
217 5th Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1140
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1140
Gr: K-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1415 E 3rd Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1204
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1204
Gr: K-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

Best School Match 2025: ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.