Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Lawrence’s public schools score below 62% of New York districts on tests and graduation
34% of students in Lawrence’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lawrence, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 80% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lawrence’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 271 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lawrence’s, its schools beat 7%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 80% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Lawrence’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $44,756 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Lawrence Primary School at #2 School, then Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus, then Lawrence Senior High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lawrence’s grade
C+: better than 38% of New York school districts, #510 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lawrence, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Lawrence
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Grades K–2 · 189 students · in Inwood
1st grade in Lawrence · depends on your address
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Grades 1–3 · 419 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Inwood
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Grades K–2 · 189 students · in Inwood
2nd grade in Lawrence · depends on your address
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Grades 1–3 · 419 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Inwood
Lawrence Early Childhood Center at #4 School
Grades K–2 · 189 students · in Inwood
3rd grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Primary School at #2 School
Grades 1–3 · 419 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Inwood
4th grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus
Grades 4–6 · 475 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus
Grades 4–6 · 475 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus
Grades 4–6 · 475 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus
Grades 7–8 · 309 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus
Grades 7–8 · 309 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 764 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Cedarhurst
10th grade in Lawrence
Lawrence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 764 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Cedarhurst
Lawrence’s public schools are run by Lawrence Union Free School District, which also serves Atlantic Beach, Cedarhurst and Woodsburgh. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Lawrence vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Lawrence’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | C+ | Lawrence Union Free |
| New York | — | New York City |
| Hempstead | A | Bellmore-Merrick Central High 7–12 · Sewanhaka Central High 7–12 · Valley Stream Central High 7–12 |
| Cedarhurst | C+ | Lawrence Union Free |
| Woodsburgh | — | Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free PK–12 · Lawrence Union Free K–12 |
| Long Beach | A− | Long Beach City |
| Atlantic Beach | C+ | Lawrence Union Free |
3 of the 6 neighbors share Lawrence Union Free with Lawrence, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Lawrence
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lawrence’s schools
Are Lawrence’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lawrence children attend score below 62% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #510 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 7%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lawrence in?
Lawrence Union Free School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,156 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lawrence kids go to high school?
Lawrence Senior High School in Cedarhurst, with 764 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Lawrence’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Lawrence Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Lawrence spend per student?
$44,756 in Lawrence Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lawrence families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lawrence → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.