For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,086 students in Melville, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 2,801 private students). 43% of all K-12 students in Melville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Melville, NY are West Hollow Middle School, Sunquam Elementary School and Birchwood Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Melville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melville, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hollow Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #22.
Sunquam Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Sweet Hollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Grades: 3-5
| 612 students
Melville, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Melville House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
20 Ruland Rd
Melville, NY 11747
Melville, NY 11747
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melville, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Melville, NY include West Hollow Middle School, Sunquam Elementary School and Birchwood Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Melville, NY?
3 public schools are located in Melville, NY.
What percentage of students in Melville, NY go to public school?
43% of all K-12 students in Melville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Melville, NY?
Melville, NY public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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