Park Avenue School: Westbury Academic Hub (2026 List)

About Park Avenue School

Park Avenue School serves grades 1 through 5 at 955 Park Ave, Westbury, NY 11590, under the Westbury Union Free School District. The campus enrolls 575 students, making it the largest of the district's three grade 1–5 buildings. The student-teacher ratio is 12:1. Female students make up 45% of the population and males 55%. Recent state results indicate 30% of students scored at or above proficient in math and 31% achieved that benchmark in reading. Park Avenue is a Title I, non-charter public school operating within a predominantly Hispanic attendance zone in Nassau County's New Cassel neighborhood, one of the more densely populated corridors within the Westbury Union Free district boundaries.Dryden Street School is among best elementary schools in New York. The school functions as a neighborhood anchor within the district's local enrollment design, serving a defined community within a compact school district. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $760,000 across the Westbury residential market. Park Avenue's grade 1–5 span completes the district's elementary programming pipeline before students transition to Westbury Middle School and ultimately Westbury High School.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%

Reading 31%

State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 31% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

575

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.57%

Asian 0.17%

Hispanic 75.3%

Black 22.26%

Two+ Races 0.35%

Native Am. 0.35%

White

1.57%

Asian

0.17%

Hispanic

75.3%

Black

22.26%

Two+ Races

0.35%

Native Am.

0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 575

45.39%

261 Female

54.61%

314 Male

Student Population

575 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

287 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Park Avenue School Contact Information

Address

955 PARK AVE, WESTBURY, NY 11590

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Phone

(516) 876-5109

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Website

http://www.westburyschools.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: 8:40 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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

Park Avenue School is gearing up for a busy month of May 2026. The month will be centered on literacy and safety in the community. The campus is in the midst of the district wide NYSESLAT testing window and preparing for end of year academic showcases. As part of the Westbury Union Free School District, Park Avenue is also asking families to participate in the May 19 Budget Vote, which will determine resource allocations for the 2026-2027 academic year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Park Avenue School provide creative learning experiences?

Ans. Park Avenue School offers activities that encourage student imagination and classroom participation.

Q2. Are physical activity programs available at Park Avenue School?

Ans. Students at Park Avenue School can take part in sports and recreational activities during the school year.

Q3. Does Park Avenue School encourage student leadership?

Ans. Park Avenue School supports programs that help students develop teamwork and communication skills.

Q4. Are there family-centered events at Park Avenue School?

Ans. Park Avenue School organizes school events that encourage parent and student involvement.

Q5. Does Park Avenue School support students from different learning backgrounds?

Ans. Park Avenue School provides a welcoming environment that supports diverse student needs and growth.

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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