For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,784 students in Islip, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Islip, NY are Islip Middle School, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School and Commack Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Islip, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Islip have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Islip, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Islip Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Main St
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Smith Ave
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Grades: 2-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Commack Road Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Commack Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Grades: 2-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Winganhauppauge Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Grades: K-1
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Islip, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Islip, NY include Islip Middle School, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School and Commack Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Islip?
4 public elementary schools are located in Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in Islip?
Islip public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Islip are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Islip include: Commack Road Elementary School vs. Islip Middle School, Islip Middle School vs. Commack Road Elementary School
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