William L Buck School
Valley Stream, NY · Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District · Grades K-6
503rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
William L Buck School ranking
SchoolRow ranks William L Buck School 503rd 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 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
William L Buck School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
William L Buck School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 310 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.2% | 41.6% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Black | 15.9% | 23.2% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 15.6% | 20.0% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 33.9% | 12.6% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts |
Homes near William L Buck School
Typical home value $821K in zip 11581 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near William L Buck School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Brooklyn Avenue SchoolValley Stream 24 Union Free School District · 0.5 mi away1,131st of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 62% - 8Hewlett Elementary SchoolHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · 0.6 mi away530th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 75% - 9West End SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away277th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 78% - 8Robert W Carbonaro SchoolValley Stream 24 Union Free School District · 1 mi away659th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 78% - –Kindergarten CenterLynbrook Union Free School District · 1 mi away
- 8Marion Street SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 1.1 mi away531st of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 75% - –Franklin Early Childhood CenterHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away
- 9Forest Road SchoolValley Stream 30 Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away373rd of 2,326
ELA 76% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William L Buck School in?
William L Buck School is part of the Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District district in Valley Stream, New York.
Is William L Buck School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William L Buck School 503rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of William L Buck School?
Hispanic 42%, Black 23%, Asian 20%, White 13% (310 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William L Buck School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11581 is $821K 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.