Two POB Elementary Schools Named Top 10 in the State

Old Bethpage Elementary School (OBE) and Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School (JJP) have been ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in New York according to U.S. News & World Report. The outlet placed OBE and JJP in the 8th and 9th spots, respectively, among the 3,872 elementary schools the magazine reviewed statewide. These rankings are based on learning proficiency in math and reading. OBE and JJP are the only elementary schools on Long Island to be within the top 10. In addition to this prestigious honor, U.S. News & World Report ranked all Plainview-Old Bethpage schools within the top 60 in New York.

"It is a great honor for our schools to be once again recognized as top performing at both the state and national levels by U.S. News and World Report,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara. “These accolades are a reflection of how the exceptional teamwork we have among our educators, administrators, and families has such a positive impact on student academic achievement and social-emotional wellbeing. We are fortunate to have a community led by a dedicated Board of Education that supports our schools and students in extraordinary ways. Most important, however, are the children. Their curiosity, tenacity and commitment to learning have them achieving at incredible rates. We could not be more proud of our staff and students."

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.