Best Schools in Woodbury, New York
3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High · 1 Other
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Walt Whitman Elementary School
Elementary · Syosset Central School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
3
1 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$1,005,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
3
1 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$1,005,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +5.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Woodbury schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Woodbury
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 rated schools; 3 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Whitman Elementary School | 7.2 / 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
- 7.3/10
- Median household income
- $183,472
- Median home value
- $1,005,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 87%
67% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Woodbury compares
New York rank
#96 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.9
above New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$183k
197% of New York median
Schools in this city
3
Syosset Central School District runs Woodbury's public schools
1 public school. Syosset Central School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Woodbury is a Syosset Central School District school (1 of 1).
About Schools in Woodbury, New York
Woodbury, New York is home to 3 schools, including 1 public school and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Woodbury perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Woodbury is Fusion Academy Woodbury Ny with a composite score of 7.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Woodbury is served by 1 school district: SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 7,016 students.
Woodbury's community shows 66% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $183,472. The poverty rate in the area is 5.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 398 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fusion Academy Woodbury NyPrivate 65 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
Schools in Woodbury
Woodbury, New York · 3 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$183,472
Median Home Value
$1,005,500
Median Rent
$3,315/mo
Population
9,338
College Educated
66%
Homeownership
87%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Community Profile
Woodbury has a median household income of $183,472. It is a well-educated community where 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,005,500, with a median rent of $3,315/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Woodbury, New York
How many schools are in Woodbury, New York?
Woodbury has 3 schools, including 1 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Woodbury, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Woodbury is 7.3 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 Woodbury, New York?
The top-ranked school in Woodbury on MySchoolScout is Walt Whitman Elementary School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Woodbury, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Woodbury on MySchoolScout is Walt Whitman Elementary School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Woodbury, New York?
Woodbury is served by 1 school district: Syosset Central School District.
What is the education level in Woodbury, New York?
According to Census data, 66% of adults in Woodbury have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Woodbury, New York?
The median household income in Woodbury is approximately $183,472 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Woodbury, New York?
Yes, Woodbury has 2 private schools alongside 1 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fusion Academy Woodbury Ny with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Woodbury, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Woodbury is 6.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Woodbury, 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.