For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 715 students in Island Park, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Island Park, NY are Francis X Hegarty Elementary School and Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Park, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Island Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Island Park, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Radcliffe Rd
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Trafalgar Blvd
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2630
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2630
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Island Park, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Island Park, NY include Francis X Hegarty Elementary School and Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Island Park?
2 public schools are located in Island Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Island Park?
Island Park public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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