For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,453 students in Center Moriches, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 326 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Center Moriches, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Center Moriches, NY are Center Moriches High School, Center Moriches Middle School and Clayton Huey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center Moriches, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Center Moriches have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Center Moriches, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Moriches High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Frowein Rd
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-0092
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-0092
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Center Moriches Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Frowein Rd
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-2519
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-2519
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Huey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-9780
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-9780
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Center Moriches, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Center Moriches, NY include Center Moriches High School, Center Moriches Middle School and Clayton Huey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Center Moriches?
3 public schools are located in Center Moriches.
What percentage of students in Center Moriches go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Center Moriches are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Center Moriches?
Center Moriches public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Center Moriches are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Center Moriches include: Center Moriches Middle School vs. Center Moriches High School
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