OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 145 Merle Avenue in Oceanside, New York, the Oceanside Union Free School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within a large suburban setting in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating as a fully open, traditional public school system, the district manages 10 active schools that deliver a comprehensive continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside dedicated ungraded educational programs. Designed to support students across every developmental milestone, Oceanside offers robust academic pathways and extracurricular opportunities tailored to early childhood learners, elementary and middle schoolers, and high school scholars preparing for post-secondary success.

Reflecting data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) 2024–2025 collection, the district serves a diverse body of 5,502 enrolled students, balanced between 2,686 female and 2,816 male learners. To maintain high instructional standards and a safe, nurturing environment across its facilities, the district operates with an extensive professional staff totaling over 2,160 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 827 FTE classroom teachers, 190 instructional aides, and more than 1,140 specialized support staff members. This strong ratio of educators and support personnel underscores the district’s commitment to personalized instruction, comprehensive student services, and academic excellence across all ten of its school campuses.