For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,949 students in West Islip, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,451 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in West Islip, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in West Islip, NY are West Islip Senior High School, Paul J Bellew Elementary School and Bayview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Islip, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in West Islip have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Islip, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Islip Senior High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Lion's Path
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #22.
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Higbie Ln
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Beach Street Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Beach St
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Oquenock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Spruce Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Manetuck Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Van Buren Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Udall Road Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Udall Rd
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
West Islip, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 893-3390
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 893-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 Higbie Ln
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 893-3370
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 893-3370
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Islip, NY?
The top ranked public schools in West Islip, NY include West Islip Senior High School, Paul J Bellew Elementary School and Bayview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Islip, NY?
7 public schools are located in West Islip, NY.
What percentage of students in West Islip, NY go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in West Islip, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Islip, NY?
West Islip, NY public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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