For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 628 students in 11940, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 11940, NY are East Moriches Elementary School and East Moriches School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11940 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11940, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11940, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Moriches Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 Montauk Hwy
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
East Moriches School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Adelaide Ave
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
11940, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Independent Group Hm Living - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
62 Pine St
East Moriches, NY 11940
East Moriches, NY 11940
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11940, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11940, NY include East Moriches Elementary School and East Moriches School.
How many public schools are located in 11940?
2 public schools are located in 11940.
What is the racial composition of students in 11940?
11940 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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