New Hyde Park Road School: NY Excellence (2026 List)

About New Hyde Park Road School

New Hyde Park Road School is a public elementary campus at 300 New Hyde Park Rd, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, operating within the New Hyde Park–Garden City Park Union Free School District. The school offers instruction from pre-kindergarten through grade 6. Enrollment is 488 students. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1 across all grade levels. Male students account for 53% of the population, with females comprising 47%. According to state assessment data, 81% of students scored at or above proficient in math and 66% reached that level in reading. New Hyde Park Road School is a non-magnet, non-charter building that functions under a traditional boundary-based public district model, serving families within a designated attendance zone across a full pre-K through 6 span. The school's PK–6 configuration places it within the district's middle-tier enrollment footprint alongside Hillside Grade School. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list near $937,000, consistent with broader New Hyde Park real estate patterns. New Hyde Park Road School is among the best elementary schools in New York, ranking in the top 20% statewide and consistently outperforming state averages in both math and reading.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 81%

Reading 66%

State average proficiency is 81% in Math and 66% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

488

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 18.85%

Asian 56.97%

Hispanic 19.26%

Black 0.41%

Two+ Races 3.48%

Native Am. 0.82%

White

18.85%

Asian

56.97%

Hispanic

19.26%

Black

0.41%

Two+ Races

3.48%

Native Am.

0.82%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 488

46.52%

227 Female

53.28%

260 Male

Student Population

488 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1952 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

New Hyde Park Road School Contact Information

Address

300 NEW HYDE PARK RD, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

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Phone

(516) 434-2384

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Website

http://www.nhp-gcp.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

It’s May 2026 and New Hyde Park Road School is celebrating with a theme of “Science and Stewardship.” The campus is currently celebrating the success of its student-artists in the district’s Art Exhibition, which featured the work of more than 450 young artists. Faculty are also celebrating the achievement of sixth-grader Alex Lian who recently earned a perfect score in the Math Olympiads. The school continues the tradition of academic excellence and character building with a focus on the community.

FAQ

Q1. Does New Hyde Park Road School provide middle-grade electives?

Ans. Enrichment Subjects New Hyde Park Road School offers enrichment subjects such as music, art and technology to allow students a broader learning experience.

Q2. Are sports programs available at New Hyde Park Road School?

Ans. Students have opportunities to participate in recreational and athletic activities during the year that help develop teamwork, discipline and school spirit.

Q3. Does New Hyde Park Road School have a student council?

Ans. They also have leadership opportunities to represent their peers and to share ideas that foster a positive school culture.

Q4. Are family engagement nights held at New Hyde Park Road School?

Ans. The school has family activities and literacy nights to help parents and teachers make good relationships.

Q5. Does New Hyde Park Road School provide bilingual support?

Ans. English language learners receive instructional assistance and language support services to help them succeed academically and socially.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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