For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 842 students in 11716, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11716, NY are Edward J Bosti Elementary School, John Pearl Elementary School and Sycamore Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11716 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11716, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11716, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in 11716, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11716, NY include Edward J Bosti Elementary School, John Pearl Elementary School and Sycamore Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11716?
3 public elementary schools are located in 11716.
What is the racial composition of students in 11716?
11716 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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