For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 758 students in 11518, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11518, NY are Waverly Park School, Centre Avenue Elementary School and Rhame Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11518 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11518, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11518, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 Waverly Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-6589
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-6589
Gr: 1-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Centre Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rhame Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
11518, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
55 Centre Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8315
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 11%
55 Centre Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 887-8300
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11518, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11518, NY include Waverly Park School, Centre Avenue Elementary School and Rhame Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11518?
3 public elementary schools are located in 11518.
What is the racial composition of students in 11518?
11518 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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