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5 schools in Elmont

New York · Public K-12

Elmont sits inside New York with 5 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 4,132, and a mix of 4 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Elmont

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,132
-526 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
2%
was 3%
% Hispanic
29%
was 26%
% Black
43%
was 54%
% Asian
23%
was 15%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CLARA H CARLSON SCHOOLElementaryPK-06764
COVERT AVENUE SCHOOLElementaryPK-06646
DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOLElementaryPK-06715
ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh07-121,492
GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOLElementaryPK-06515

About Elmont

Public education in Elmont, New York runs across 5 schools that enrolls roughly 4,132 students. By footprint, Elmont sits in the rural-scale bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 4 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 826, above the state mean of about 519.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 11%: 4,658 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,132 in SY 2024-25. The Black share of public-school enrollment fell from 54% to 43%.

On this page, the community for Elmont discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Elmont, New York?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Elmont, with a combined enrollment of about 4,132.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Elmont?
Elmont has 4 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Elmont?
ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Elmont by enrollment, with approximately 1,492 students.
What school districts serve Elmont?
Elmont is served by 2 public school districts, including ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Elmont cover?
Public schools in Elmont serve students from pre-K through grade 12.