Best Long Beach Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,531 students in Long Beach, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 606 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Long Beach, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Long Beach, NY are Long Beach High School, Lido Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Beach, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Long Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Long Beach, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Beach High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
322 Lagoon Dr W
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2012
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Lido Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
237 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
91 Maryland Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Lindell Boulevard School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Lindell Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
239 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2166
Gr: 5-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
456 Neptune Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Long Beach, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Long Beach, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Long Beach, NY include Long Beach High School, Lido Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Long Beach?
6 public schools are located in Long Beach.
What percentage of students in Long Beach go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Long Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach?
Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Long Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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