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Deer Park Union Free School District

1881 Deer Park Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729-4326
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Deer Park 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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,007 students in Deer Park Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Deer Park Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,007 Students
2,506,634 Students
# Teachers
376 Teachers
217,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Deer Park Union Free School District, which is ranked #361 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 97% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#343 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
58%
52%
52%
49%
85%
78%
97%
87%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.76
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
10%
% Hispanic
31%
30%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
27%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,412 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,306 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,412
$31,333
Spending / Student
$28,306
$32,209

Best Deer Park Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Falcon Pl
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Half Hollow Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Lake Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4310
Gr: 3-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
172 Old Country Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4410
Gr: PK-2 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
239 Central Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4460
Gr: PK-2 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deer Park Union Free School District?
Deer Park Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,007 students.
What is the rank of Deer Park Union Free School District?
Deer Park Union Free School District is ranked #361 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 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 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Park Union Free School District?
31% of Deer Park Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deer Park Union Free School District?
Deer Park Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Deer Park Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,306 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,007 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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