For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,873 students in East Northport, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 358 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in East Northport, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Northport, NY are Elwood/john Glenn High School, Fifth Avenue Elementary School and East Northport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Northport, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Northport have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Northport, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elwood/john Glenn High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1157 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6820
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6820
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
East Northport Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1075 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6770
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6770
Gr: 5-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Elwood Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Pulaski Road School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
623 9th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6850
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6850
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Harley Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
Gr: K-2 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
East Northport, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
253 Bellerose Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6800
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6800
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
120 Dickinson Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6810
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6810
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Northport, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in East Northport, NY include Elwood/john Glenn High School, Fifth Avenue Elementary School and East Northport Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Northport?
6 public schools are located in East Northport.
What percentage of students in East Northport go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in East Northport are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Northport?
East Northport public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Northport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Northport include: Pulaski Road School vs. Harley Avenue Elementary School, Harley Avenue Elementary School vs. Pulaski Road School
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