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Public elementary school · Cold Spring Harbor Central School District · Syosset, New York

West Side School

West Side School rates 7.0, right at the middle of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.0this school

7.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District median is 7.2.

#1,825 of 4,744 schools in New York · Cold Spring Harbor Central School District: 2 elementary schools rated, median 7.2

The brief

A Cold Spring Harbor Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,825 of 4,744 schools in New York and 3 of 4 in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District.

West Side School is listed in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math89%32 points above the New York average of 57%2025 NYSED
Reading83%29 points above the New York average of 54%2025 NYSED
Proficiency has held near 86% across the 3-year record (2023–2025).2025 NYSED; 56 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.8
50% of the rating
Academics
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 11791; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
West Side School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the New York school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$204,357
Median home value
$918,900
Median rent
$3,091/mo
College educated
70.6%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
8
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,006/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
2.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Village Elementary School2.5 mi
    7.7Compare →
  2. Lloyd Harbor School3.2 mi
    7.3Compare →
  3. Oakwood Primary Center2.6 mi
    7.3Compare →
  4. Walt Whitman Elementary School2.8 mi
    7.2Compare →
  5. West Side Schoolthis school
    7.0
  6. Goosehill Primary Center2.2 mi
    7.0Compare →
  7. Berry Hill Elementary School1.7 mi
    6.1Compare →
  8. PS 2562.4 mi
    5.9Compare →
  9. Jefferson School2.3 mi
    4.1Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than West Side School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about West Side School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

West Side School is part of the Cold Spring Harbor Union Free School District, as indicated by the domain csh.k12.ny.us 1. The school participates in various district-wide events and activities, including Earth Day celebrations, a Grade 2 Chess Tournament, and a K-6 Art Exhibit displayed at the CSH Library 1. Students at West Side School were involved in a Thanksgiving Food Drive and an Ellis Island Simulation Day 1. The school also hosted a Lion King musical performance and a Makerspace Showcase 1. Additionally, West Side Square Dancing was noted as an activity 1. The Board of Education for the district held a budget hearing and trustee election on May 19, 2026, at the Jr./Sr. HS Field House 1. The district's mission includes developing skills for lifelong learning, fostering aesthetic appreciation, and promoting healthful living habits 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.csh.k12.ny.us
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does West Side School serve?

West Side School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.

How many students attend West Side School?

West Side School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Side School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Side School rank in NY?

West Side School ranks #1,825 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is West Side School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Side 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 West Side School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Side School a charter school?

No, West Side School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Side School a Title I school?

No, West Side School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side School?

2.1% of students at West Side 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.

School facts

Grades
2nd – 6th
Enrollment
191
Student-teacher ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Phone
(516) 692-7900
Rank in district
#3 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$42,396
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 11791)
25,194
Area average commute
39.5 min
Area median age
43

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.