Northport-east Northport Union Free School District, NY

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Northport-East Northport Union Free School District serves a community across three adjacent zip codes on Long Island's North Shore, spanning Northport, East Northport, and Greenlawn. The district operates seven schools enrolling students from kindergarten through grade twelve.

The housing market in this area is affluent and stable. Median home values sit in the upper range, with properties appreciating modestly year-over-year. Rental housing is limited but available. The district's tax base, historically supported by a major power plant, has undergone significant shifts. A long-running tax dispute between LIPA and the district resulted in a settlement that gradually reduces the plant's tax contribution through 2026-27, shifting those obligations onto homeowners in phases. New York State enacted reserve-fund legislation to help cushion that transition and prevent sharp tax increases once the phase-in ends. For prospective buyers, property tax trajectory is a key consideration.

The student body is predominantly white, with growing Hispanic enrollment and smaller Asian American, Black, and multiracial populations. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch rates or counts of English learners and students in special education, so detailed information on those demographics is unavailable.

A significant structural change reshapes the student experience here. In 2021-22, the district closed two elementary schools and reorganized into a K-4, 5-8, 9-12 grade structure. Fifth graders now attend the two middle schools rather than elementary buildings. Four elementary schools remain open: Fifth Avenue, Norwood Avenue, Ocean Avenue, and Pulaski Road. Two middle schools serve grades 5-8, and the high school serves grades 9-12. This consolidation was driven by declining enrollment and underused capacity and has been in effect for several years.

State testing results show proficiency rates that cluster in the middle range for elementary grades. In third and fourth grades, reading proficiency sits around half the student population, with math slightly higher. Fifth-grade math proficiency reaches into the mid-range, and sixth-grade math peaks higher. Reading proficiency remains in the low-to-mid range across middle grades. Eighth-grade reading shows a stronger result. Science testing is sparse in the data; fifth-grade science proficiency is moderate, and eighth-grade science results are drawn from very small tested numbers and show markedly lower proficiency. Participation rates in testing decline substantially at higher grades and particularly for science, suggesting that many high school students are exempt or not taking these assessments, which is common in districts where students pursue advanced coursework or alternative pathways.

Compared to the other districts across Suffolk County, Northport-East Northport's overall proficiency index sits above the county median. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is above the county midpoint, meaning lower absenteeism than average, a positive marker. Per-pupil spending falls in the upper-middle range for the county.

A graduation rate for the district was not reported in the available data. Course access, detailed staffing, attendance policies, and specific program offerings at individual schools or the high school level were not included in the data provided.

The district's test results suggest moderate academic performance in the elementary and middle grades, with particular softness in reading across upper elementary and middle school. Parents may want to reach out to schools directly to understand intervention and support structures in place for students working below proficiency, as well as to learn about the specific curricula, remedial options, and enrichment tracks available within each building. The reorganized grade structure and smaller elementary footprint have been in place long enough that the schools have settled into their new roles, making this a stable operational environment for prospective families.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,434

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 16%

Black 1%

White 77%

Asian 3%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

82%

—

Gr 3

26%

63%

Gr 4

43%

52%

Gr 5

50%

55%

Gr 6

39%

57%

Gr 7

42%

56%

Gr 8

56%

71%

Math

Gr EOC

65%

—

Gr 3

24%

63%

Gr 4

43%

66%

Gr 5

48%

70%

Gr 6

63%

77%

Gr 7

33%

71%

Gr 8

60%

55%

Science

Gr EOC

89%

—

Gr 5

52%

53%

Social studies

Gr EOC

90%

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

EAST NORTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

FIFTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORTHPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NORWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL

OCEAN AVENUE SCHOOL

PULASKI ROAD SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

61%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

67%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

70%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

53%

Grade 5

18%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$898,560

Year-over-year change+3.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$759K to $951K

vs. state typical1.76x

vs. national typical2.44x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11768	Northport	$951K	+3.6%	72.2%
11731	East Northport	$759K	+2.3%	26.2%
11740	Greenlawn	$821K	+2.9%	1.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,500/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11731	East Northport	$2,500	—	26.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,534/mo

Home price / national median income10.7x

Annual rent / national median income35.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,034/mo

Market Activity: Suffolk County

Median listing price$949,000

Median listing price YoY+2.0%

Median price per sq ft$507

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.2%

Median days on market47.0 days

Median days on market YoY-12.2%

Active listings3,712

Active listings YoY-0.7%

New listings2,016

New listings YoY+3.7%

Pending listings2,047

Pending listings YoY-34.2%

Hotness: median listing price$987,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY+4.0%

Supply score59.3

Supply score YoY+50.5%

Demand score36.0

Demand score YoY+26.3%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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