Excellent
#534 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 11% in state
Stewart School
Elementary School · Garden City Union Free School District · Garden City, NY
A Garden City Union Free School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 STEWART AVE, Garden City, NY 11530
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stewart School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Stewart School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$202,841
Median home value
$987,800
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
70.9%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,743 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter School-uniondaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,522 | Compare → |
| Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Hampton Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Garden City Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $28,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stewart School is listed in GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stewart School
Stewart School is a public elementary school in Garden City, NY, part of Garden City Union Free School District, serving approximately 653 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stewart School
What grades does Stewart School serve?
Stewart School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Stewart School?
Stewart School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stewart School rank in NY?
Stewart School ranks #534 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Stewart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stewart School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Stewart School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewart School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stewart School a charter school?
No, Stewart School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stewart School a Title I school?
No, Stewart School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 478-1400
- Area population (ZIP 11530)
- 28,041
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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