For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 786 students in East Islip, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 501 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in East Islip, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Islip, NY are Timber Point Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Islip, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Islip have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Islip, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timber Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Timber Point Rd
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2004
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2004
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
94 Woodland Dr
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2003
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2003
Gr: 3-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Islip, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in East Islip, NY include Timber Point Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Islip?
2 public schools are located in East Islip.
What percentage of students in East Islip go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in East Islip are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Islip?
East Islip public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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