For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,545 students in Farmingville, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Farmingville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Farmingville, NY are Sachem High School East and Lynwood Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmingville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Farmingville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Farmingville, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sachem High School East
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lynwood Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lynwood Ave
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Farmingville, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmingville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmingville, NY include Sachem High School East and Lynwood Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in Farmingville?
2 public schools are located in Farmingville.
What percentage of students in Farmingville go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Farmingville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmingville?
Farmingville public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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