Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0South Floral Park’s public schools outscore 81% of New York districts
On the state math tests, 64% of South Floral Park’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving South Floral Park, 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 76% 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.
South Floral Park’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 61% and math 64% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Elmont Union Free spends $29,059 per student and Sewanhaka Central High $28,186, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 South Floral Park’s grade
A−: better than 81% of New York school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Floral Park, with each school’s own grade.
South Floral Park runs its own schools through grade 6 (Elmont Union Free School District). From grade 7, students attend the Sewanhaka Central High School District, shared with Bellerose, Floral Park, Hempstead, New Hyde Park, North Hempstead and Stewart Manor. Its school is in Elmont. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve South Floral Park
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
South Floral Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share South Floral Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Floral Park | A− | Elmont Union Free PK–6 · Sewanhaka Central High 7–12 |
| Floral Park | A | Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free PK–6 · Sewanhaka Central High 7–12 |
Every school in South Floral Park
11 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 South Floral Park’s schools
Are South Floral Park’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools South Floral Park children attend outscore 81% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Floral Park in?
Two districts: Elmont Union Free School District runs grades PK–6, and Sewanhaka Central High School District runs grades 7–12, shared with Bellerose, Floral Park, Hempstead, New Hyde Park, North Hempstead and Stewart Manor.
What is South Floral Park’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Sewanhaka Central High School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does South Floral Park spend per student?
$29,059 in Elmont Union Free School District and $28,186 in Sewanhaka Central High School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What South Floral Park families are saying about school.
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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.