For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,937 students in 11720, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY are Centereach High School, Dawnwood Middle School and Selden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11720 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11720, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11720, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centereach High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8100
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8100
Gr: 8-12 | 1,467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Dawnwood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Selden Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Jefferson Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Gr: 6-9 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Jericho Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Gr: K-9 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY include Centereach High School, Dawnwood Middle School and Selden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11720?
4 public middle schools are located in 11720.
What is the racial composition of students in 11720?
11720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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