South Grove Elementary School

South Grove Elementary School serves 405 students in grades kindergarten through fifth in Syosset, New York. It carries a composite score of 9.1/10 — rated Exceptional — with an academic score of 9.0 and a growth score of 8.9. Those numbers rank South Grove 50th out of 2,549 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the highest tier of New York public education.

A student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 keeps class sizes small and puts instructional attention where it counts. That structural advantage shows in the outcomes: South Grove outperforms 99% of public schools across New York, a figure that reflects consistent performance in both tested achievement and year-over-year student growth — not just a favorable starting point. Within Syosset, South Grove ranks third among the district's ten schools.

For parents comparing elementary options, that combination of class-size advantage, high academic scores, and a proven growth trajectory puts South Grove among the most data-supported choices in the area. Families prioritizing documented academic results at the elementary level will find few stronger options in the district.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, South Grove Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.