For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,573 students in Lindenhurst, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lindenhurst, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Lindenhurst, NY are Lindenhurst Senior High School, Daniel Street School and William Rall School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lindenhurst, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lindenhurst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lindenhurst, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindenhurst Senior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Charles St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3700
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,854 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Street School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
289 Daniel St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3300
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
William Rall School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
761 N Wellwood Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3450
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3450
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Harding Avenue School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Harding Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3350
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Lindenhurst Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Wellwood Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3500
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,293 students
Rank: #66.
West Gates Avenue School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 W Gates Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3400
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Albany Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Albany Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3150
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3150
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Alleghany Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 S Alleghany Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3200
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3200
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Lindenhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 West Montauk Hwy
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lindenhurst, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lindenhurst, NY include Lindenhurst Senior High School, Daniel Street School and William Rall School.
How many public schools are located in Lindenhurst?
8 public schools are located in Lindenhurst.
What percentage of students in Lindenhurst go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lindenhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lindenhurst?
Lindenhurst public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lindenhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lindenhurst include: West Gates Avenue School vs. William Rall School, Harding Avenue School vs. Alleghany Avenue School, William Rall School vs. West Gates Avenue School
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