Best Schools in Bellmore, New York
8 schools · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Bellmore by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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John F Kennedy High School
High · Bellmore-merrick Central High School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Wellington C Mepham High School
High · Bellmore-merrick Central High School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Winthrop Avenue School
Elementary · Bellmore Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bellmore for 2026 are John F Kennedy High School (9.2/10), Wellington C Mepham High School (9.1/10), and Winthrop Avenue School (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
7 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$647,000
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
8
7 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$647,000
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Bellmore
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John F Kennedy High School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Wellington C Mepham High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Winthrop Avenue School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Grand Avenue Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Shore Road School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Martin Avenue Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | St Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Pk-8 | 5.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.6/10
- Median household income
- $173,136
- Median home value
- $647,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Avg commute
- 37 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 91%
75% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bellmore compares
New York rank
#60 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.4
above New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$173k
185% of New York median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Bellmore, New York
Bellmore is a hamlet in Nassau County on Long Island's South Shore. Seven ranked public schools span elementary through high school, giving families a complete local K-12 pipeline within the community.
The numbers are strong across the board. Six of Bellmore's seven ranked schools score 7 or higher out of 10, putting 86% of local schools well above average. The citywide mean lands at 7.9 out of 10 — a benchmark that holds up well against comparable Long Island communities. The floor matters here as much as the ceiling: even the lower-ranked schools in this cohort remain competitive.
Wellington C. Mepham High School leads at 9.0 out of 10, one of the top marks you'll find at the high school level in the area. John F. Kennedy High School follows at 8.8, which means both Bellmore high schools sit in the top tier — an unusual consistency for parents of elementary and middle schoolers mapping out the long path ahead. On the elementary side, Winthrop Avenue School (8.6) and Martin Avenue Elementary (8.5) establish a strong foundation from the start. Shore Road School anchors the middle grades at 7.8, keeping the pipeline solid through the transition years.
For parents comparing Bellmore against neighboring communities, the story is consistency rather than peaks. The narrow spread between the top score (9.0) and the citywide average (7.9) means families are choosing between strong schools, not gambling on which zone they land in. Both high school pathways end at schools rated 8.8 or above. Look at school fit, extracurriculars, and specific program offerings as tiebreakers — the underlying performance data gives parents a strong foundation on every route.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 289 students · 3rd–4th | 8.6 | ||
| 2 | 324 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 | ||
| 3 | 555 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.2 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 242 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.8 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 897 students · 7th–8th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 292 students · 5th–6th | 7.7 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,071 students · 9th–12th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 1,191 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
Schools in Bellmore
Bellmore, New York · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$173,136
Median Home Value
$647,000
Median Rent
$2,495/mo
Population
34,459
College Educated
54%
Homeownership
91%
Avg Commute
37 min
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Community Profile
Bellmore has a median household income of $173,136. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $647,000, with a median rent of $2,495/month. The local poverty rate of 3.3% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Bellmore, New York
How many schools are in Bellmore, New York?
Bellmore has 8 schools, including 7 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bellmore, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bellmore is 7.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bellmore, New York?
The top-ranked school in Bellmore on MySchoolScout is John F Kennedy High School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bellmore, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bellmore on MySchoolScout is Winthrop Avenue School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Bellmore, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Bellmore on MySchoolScout is Grand Avenue Middle School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Bellmore, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Bellmore on MySchoolScout is John F Kennedy High School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
How many school districts serve Bellmore, New York?
Bellmore is served by 3 school districts: Bellmore Union Free School District, Bellmore-merrick Central High School District, North Bellmore Union Free School District.
What is the education level in Bellmore, New York?
According to Census data, 54% of adults in Bellmore have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bellmore, New York?
The median household income in Bellmore is approximately $173,136 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Bellmore, New York?
Yes, Bellmore has 1 private school alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Pk-8 with a score of 5.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellmore, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bellmore is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bellmore, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.