For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 879 students in Lawrence, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,692 private students). 25% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence, NY are Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus and Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Grades: 3-6
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Lawrence, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence, NY include Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus and Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence, NY?
2 public schools are located in Lawrence, NY.
What percentage of students in Lawrence, NY go to public school?
25% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence, NY?
Lawrence, NY public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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