For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,163 students in Bay Shore, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bay Shore, NY are Bay Shore Middle School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay Shore, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bay Shore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bay Shore, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay Shore Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
393 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1208
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1208
Grades: 6-8
| 1,269 students
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Udall Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Bay Shore, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baywood Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 W Belmont St
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leadership Training Inst (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
66 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bay Shore, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bay Shore, NY include Bay Shore Middle School and West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bay Shore?
2 public middle schools are located in Bay Shore.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Shore?
Bay Shore public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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