Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sea Cliff Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Sea Cliff Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sea Cliff Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Sea Cliff Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sea Cliff Elementary School often compared to?
Sea Cliff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Head Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sea Cliff Elementary School?
341 students attend Sea Cliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sea Cliff Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sea Cliff Elementary School?
Sea Cliff Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sea Cliff Elementary School offer ?
Sea Cliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sea Cliff Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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