Desks in a classroom in George A. Jackson Elementary School...

Desks in a classroom in George A. Jackson Elementary School in Jericho. Credit: Jeffrey Basinger

School property tax levies on Long Island could rise by an average of 2.5% for the 2026-27 school year, according to data from the state comptroller’s office.

School districts are required to report their estimated tax levies to the state comptroller's office by March 1. School officials have emphasized these numbers are not final as budget proposals are typically not adopted until mid- or late April.

Read more about the school districts looking to pierce their tax levy caps here, and see your district's proposed levy increase here:

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