Maurice W Downing Primary School

Maurice W Downing Primary School serves 393 students in kindergarten through second grade in Malverne, offering a strong foundation for young learners in their earliest school years. With 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention during these crucial developmental years. The school has earned recognition for its quality, receiving an 8.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #366 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile among New York elementary schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality early elementary education. Maurice W Downing Primary School draws families from a well-educated community where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $153,582 and median home values of $601,100, with only 4% of residents living in poverty.

This stable, affluent community of 9,013 residents provides strong support for educational achievement. Located at 55 Lindner Place in Nassau County, the school serves families in Malverne's large suburban setting, where community investment in education creates an environment conducive to academic success and childhood development.