For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,616 students in 11716, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 11716, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11716, NY are Connetquot High School, Edward J Bosti Elementary School and John Pearl Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11716 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11716, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11716, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connetquot High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 7th St
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2228
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2228
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Edward J Bosti Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Bourne Blvd
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2291
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
John Pearl Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1070 Smithtown Ave
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2300
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2300
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 Sycamore Ave
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2261
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2261
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11716, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11716, NY include Connetquot High School, Edward J Bosti Elementary School and John Pearl Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11716?
4 public schools are located in 11716.
What percentage of students in 11716 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 11716 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11716?
11716 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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