South Salem Elementary School
Port Washington, NY · Port Washington Union Free School District · Grades K-5
259th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
South Salem Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Salem Elementary School 259th 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 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
South Salem Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
South Salem Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 436 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.7% | 72.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 14.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 8.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near South Salem Elementary School
Typical home value $1.33M in zip 11050 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Salem Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Munsey Park Elementary SchoolManhasset Union Free School District · 1.6 mi away148th of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 88% - 10Glenwood Landing Elementary SchoolNorth Shore Central School District · 2.1 mi away98th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 96% - 9John J Daly Elementary SchoolPort Washington Union Free School District · 2.3 mi away256th of 2,326
ELA 79% · Math 83% - 10Shelter Rock Elementary SchoolManhasset Union Free School District · 2.4 mi away164th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 87% - 9John Philip Sousa Elementary SchoolPort Washington Union Free School District · 2.5 mi away298th of 2,326
ELA 79% · Math 81% - 9Guggenheim Elementary SchoolPort Washington Union Free School District · 2.6 mi away399th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 83% - 10Sea Cliff Elementary SchoolNorth Shore Central School District · 2.6 mi away138th of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 90% - 10Harbor Hill SchoolRoslyn Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away151st of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 89%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Salem Elementary School in?
South Salem Elementary School is part of the Port Washington Union Free School District district in Port Washington, New York.
Is South Salem Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Salem Elementary School 259th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of South Salem Elementary School?
White 72%, Hispanic 14%, Asian 9%, Two or more races 5% (436 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Salem Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11050 is $1.33M 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.