Very Good
#1149 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 24% in state
Forest Road School
Elementary School · VALLEY STREAM 30 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
16 FOREST RD, Valley Stream, NY 11581
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,149 of 4,742
In Valley Stream
#7 of 14
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
VALLEY STREAM 30 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Forest Road School
Elementary School in Valley Stream · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Forest Road School
Forest Road School is a public elementary school in Valley Stream, NY, part of VALLEY STREAM 30 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Forest Road School serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Forest Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,149 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Forest Road School show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Forest Road School — Students at Forest Road School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Forest Road School Compares
See how Forest Road School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
16 FOREST RD, Valley Stream, NY 11581
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forest Road School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 38 ROSEDALE (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Rosedale), which scores slightly higher. Another option is OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ROBERT W CARBONARO SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Valley Stream, see our Valley Stream schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VALLEY STREAM SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Valley Stream | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ROBERT W CARBONARO SCHOOL Valley Stream | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Valley Stream | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| IVDU LONG ISLAND Valley Stream | 0.7 mi | — |
| CLEARSTREAM AVENUE SCHOOL Valley Stream | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| SHAW AVENUE SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| WOODMERE MIDDLE SCHOOL Hewlett | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL Valley Stream | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| YESHIVA OF SOUTH SHORE Hewlett | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Rosedale | 1.0 mi | — |
| PS/MS 138 SUNRISE Rosedale | 1.0 mi | 4.1 |
| PS 195 WILLIAM HABERLE Rosedale | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| FRANKLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Hewlett | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| LAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY Woodmere | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - ROSEDALE Rosedale | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Woodmere | 1.6 mi | — |
| PS 38 ROSEDALE Rosedale | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| OUR KIDS PLACE COUNTRY DAY Hewlett | 1.4 mi | — |
| VALLEY STREAM MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Valley Stream | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11581 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$138,821
Median Home Value
$652,700
Median Rent
$2,198/mo
Population
22,652
College Educated
47.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Avg Commute
40.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
39.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BABYLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Babylon, NY | 7.6 |
| BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 7.6 |
| BLUE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Blue Point, NY | 7.6 |
| CHANCELLOR LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rhinebeck, NY | 7.6 |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Jamaica, NY | 7.6 |
| ELMWOOD-FRANKLIN SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Forest Road School
What grades does Forest Road School serve?
Forest Road School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Forest Road School?
Forest Road School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Road School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Road School rank in NY?
Forest Road School ranks #1,149 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Forest Road School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Road School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Road School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Road School a charter school?
No, Forest Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Road School a Title I school?
No, Forest Road School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Road School?
30.4% of students at Forest Road School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (516) 434-3803
Resources & Links
District
VALLEY STREAM 30 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,477
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,482
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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