North Side Elementary School

North Side Elementary, a high performing elementary school, enrolls approximately 537 students in PreK through grade 4, along with about 53 full-time certified teachers, creating a student–teacher ratio of about 10 : 1. School performance is top notch—approximately 85-89 % proficiency in math and reading, placing the school in New York's top 10 % and reflecting strong student outcomes and academic excellence. Student demographics are split: approximately 50 % White, 36 % Asian, 8 % Hispanic, 5 % multiracial, and less than 2 % Black. Staff are veteran and stable, with most fully certified and very few in their first years. Home ownership is common in East Williston, where the median home value is about $1.06 million, with recent listings near $1.4 million. North Side is widely regarded as the best classical school in NY, offering strong academics, caring staff, supportive relationships, and a community-oriented culture in a well-resourced village environment.

North Side students took top places at the New York State National History Day, qualifying to go on to nationals. They also entered the East Williston History Fair and Long Island History Day regional competitions, highlighting superb historical research and presentation abilities.