Walt Whitman Elementary School
Woodbury, NY · Syosset Central School District · Grades K-5
180th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
Walt Whitman Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walt Whitman Elementary School 180th 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 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2019 to 92th in 2025.
Walt Whitman Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Walt Whitman Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.1% | 59.8% | ▼ 18.3 pts | |
| Asian | 14.9% | 30.2% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Walt Whitman Elementary School
Typical home value $1.53M in zip 11797 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walt Whitman Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary SchoolPlainview-Old Bethpage Central School District · 1.6 mi away108th of 2,326
ELA 84% · Math 95% - 10Village Elementary SchoolSyosset Central School District · 1.6 mi away116th of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 92% - 10Willits Elementary SchoolSyosset Central School District · 1.6 mi away128th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 93% - 9Berry Hill Elementary SchoolSyosset Central School District · 1.9 mi away311th of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 86% - 10Baylis Elementary SchoolSyosset Central School District · 2 mi away223rd of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 88% - –Oakwood Primary CenterSouth Huntington Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away
- 10South Grove Elementary SchoolSyosset Central School District · 2.3 mi away185th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 89% - 9Stratford Road SchoolPlainview-Old Bethpage Central School District · 2.6 mi away251st of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 89%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walt Whitman Elementary School in?
Walt Whitman Elementary School is part of the Syosset Central School District district in Woodbury, New York.
Is Walt Whitman Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walt Whitman Elementary School 180th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Walt Whitman Elementary School?
White 60%, Asian 30%, Hispanic 4%, Two or more races 4% (398 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walt Whitman Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11797 is $1.53M 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.