Best 11701 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,832 students in 11701, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 353 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 11701, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11701, NY are Northwest Elementary School, Amityville Memorial High School and Edmund W Miles Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11701 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11701, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11701, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 County Line Rd
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6500
Gr: K-2 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Amityville Memorial High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Merrick Rd
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Edmund W Miles Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Rt 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Park Ave
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6300
Gr: 2-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast School
420 Albany Ave
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11701, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11701, NY include Northwest Elementary School, Amityville Memorial High School and Edmund W Miles Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11701?
5 public schools are located in 11701.
What percentage of students in 11701 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 11701 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11701?
11701 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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