Very Good
#1688 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
John Street School
Elementary School · FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
560 NASSAU BLVD, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,688 of 4,742
In Franklin Square
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic performance
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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John Street School
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About John Street School
John Street School is a public elementary school in Franklin Square, NY, part of FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. John Street School serves approximately 500 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. John Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,688 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for John Street School show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.5
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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John Street School — Students at John Street School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
16.4%
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: 6.5/10.
How John Street School Compares
See how John Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
560 NASSAU BLVD, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Elmont), which scores notably higher. Another option is STRATFORD AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Garden City), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby West Hempstead), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Franklin Square, see our Franklin Square schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL Franklin Square | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL West Hempstead | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| WEST HEMPSTEAD SECONDARY SCHOOL West Hempstead | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| H FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL Franklin Square | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU COUNTY (HANC) West Hempstead | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| CHESTNUT STREET SCHOOL West Hempstead | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY Garden City | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU COUNTY West Hempstead | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| POLK STREET SCHOOL Franklin Square | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| CORNWELL AVENUE SCHOOL West Hempstead | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| ST ANNE'S SCHOOL Garden City | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| VALLEY STREAM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Franklin Square | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| STRATFORD AVENUE SCHOOL Garden City | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| WILLOW ROAD SCHOOL Franklin Square | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| HOMESTEAD SCHOOL Garden City | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Garden City | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL Hempstead | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Malverne | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| SACRED HEART ACADEMY Hempstead | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL Elmont | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$140,686
Median Home Value
$647,300
Median Rent
$2,096/mo
Population
25,618
College Educated
39.7%
Homeownership
84%
Avg Commute
36.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Median Age
40.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARONGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clifton Park, NY | 7.0 |
| ARROWHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Setauket, NY | 7.0 |
| BEDFORD VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bedford, NY | 7.0 |
| BOONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boonville, NY | 7.0 |
| BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| CHARLOTTE SIDWAY SCHOOL Grand Island, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Street School
What grades does John Street School serve?
John Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend John Street School?
John Street School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Street School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Street School rank in NY?
John Street School ranks #1,688 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 John Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Street School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Street School a charter school?
No, John Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Street School a Title I school?
No, John Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Street School?
16.4% of students at John Street 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 16.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (516) 505-6955
Resources & Links
District
FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,921
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,019
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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