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Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District

School District · Plainview, New York

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 5,359

Teachers (FTE): 480

Avg Rating

9.0

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

5,359

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

Avg Rating

9.0

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

5,359

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

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How this district compares

New York rank

#3 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.8

above New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$31,591

+$3,811 vs New York median

District size

5,359 students

Much larger than New York median

The short answer

Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District ranks #3 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District's schools with real test data average 9.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School (9.3/10), Stratford Road School (9.2/10), and Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School	9.3 / 10	High	—	1,709
2	Stratford Road School	9.2 / 10	Elementary	—	596
3	Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	437
4	Old Bethpage School	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	426
5	Pasadena Elementary School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	443
6	H B Mattlin Middle School	8.7 / 10	Middle	—	786
7	Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School	8.6 / 10	Middle	—	918

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District

Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is a Plainview, New York school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 5,359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $31,591 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 9.0/10, Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 83.9% and ELA proficiency of 77.6%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency83.9%

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State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency77.6%

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Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District with test data.

Schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District

7 schools

Elementary Schools4

Stratford Road School

5969.2

Old Bethpage School

4269.1

Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School

4379.1

Pasadena Elementary School

4438.8

Middle Schools2

H B Mattlin Middle School

7868.7

Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School

9188.6

High Schools1

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School

1,7099.3

District Details

State: New York
City: Plainview
Total Enrollment: 5,359
Teachers (FTE): 480
District spending per student: $31,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?

Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?

The average composite rating for Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is 9.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?

Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District's district-level spending was $31,591 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District is 11.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?

Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School is the highest-rated school in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District?

Across schools in Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 83.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District compare to other districts in New York?

Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District has an average school rating of 9.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 9.0/10
Math Proficiency: 83.9%
ELA Proficiency: 77.6%

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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.