Top Rankings
Copiague Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,579 students in Copiague Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Copiague Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
4,579 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Copiague Union Free School District, which is ranked #815 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#822 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
70%
31%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
9%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,951 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,197 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,951
$31,371
Spending / Student
$28,197
$32,248
Best Copiague Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Dixon Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4010
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Waldo St
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Great Neck Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4013
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4013
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Deauville Blvd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Copiague Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4011
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Susan E Wiley School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Scudder Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4014
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4014
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,579 students.
What is the rank of Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District is ranked #815 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copiague Union Free School District?
70% of Copiague Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copiague Union Free School District?
Copiague Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Copiague Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,197 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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