Park Avenue School
North Merrick, NY · North Bellmore Union Free School District · Grades K-6
1,022nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
Park Avenue School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Park Avenue School 1,022nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Park Avenue School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Park Avenue School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 327 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 68.8% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 13.8% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Asian | 8.1% | 11.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 5.2% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 3.2 pts |
Homes near Park Avenue School
Typical home value $895K in zip 11566 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Park Avenue School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Newbridge Road SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 0.5 mi away610th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 72% - 8Camp Avenue SchoolNorth Merrick Union Free School District · 0.5 mi away618th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 71% - 10Chatterton SchoolMerrick Union Free School District · 1 mi away140th of 2,326
ELA 88% · Math 87% - 7Old Mill Road SchoolNorth Merrick Union Free School District · 1 mi away763rd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 67% - 7Martin Avenue Elementary SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 1 mi away706th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 68% - 9John G Dinkelmeyer SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 1.1 mi away456th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 79% - 7Saw Mill Road SchoolNorth Bellmore Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away814th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 66% - 10Harold D Fayette SchoolNorth Merrick Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away193rd of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 88%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Park Avenue School in?
Park Avenue School is part of the North Bellmore Union Free School District district in North Merrick, New York.
Is Park Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Park Avenue School 1,022nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Park Avenue School?
White 69%, Hispanic 14%, Asian 11%, Black 5% (327 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Park Avenue School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11566 is $895K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.