For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,349 students in 11788, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11788, NY are Bretton Woods Elementary School, Pines Elementary School and Forest Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11788 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11788, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11788, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bretton Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Club Ln
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6633
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Holly Dr
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-8700
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Forest Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Lilac Ln
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3265
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3265
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11788, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11788, NY include Bretton Woods Elementary School, Pines Elementary School and Forest Brook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 11788?
3 public preschools are located in 11788.
What is the racial composition of students in 11788?
11788 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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