Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John J Daly Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Daly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John J Daly Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John J Daly Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Daly Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Daly Elementary School's ranking?
John J Daly Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John J Daly Elementary School often compared to?
John J Daly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guggenheim Elementary School, John Philip Sousa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John J Daly Elementary School?
499 students attend John J Daly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John J Daly Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Daly Elementary School?
John J Daly Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John J Daly Elementary School offer ?
John J Daly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John J Daly Elementary School part of?
John J Daly Elementary School is part of Port Washington Union Free School District.
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