Old Mill Road School

Old Mill Road School serves 452 students in grades kindergarten through sixth in Merrick's well-established suburban community. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 to 1 and 30 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides focused attention in smaller classroom settings. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide at #729 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 77% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 71% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. Old Mill Road School draws from an educated and affluent community where 58% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $172,868. This supportive environment, combined with a low 2.5% poverty rate in the surrounding area, creates favorable conditions for student learning and family engagement.

The school operates as a regular public elementary institution, serving families throughout the neighborhood while maintaining its commitment to academic excellence. Located on Old Mill Road in Nassau County, the school sits within Merrick's large suburban setting, where tree-lined streets and established homes create a family-friendly atmosphere conducive to educational achievement.