Best 11747 New York Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,080 students in 11747, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11747, NY are Sunquam Elementary School, West Hollow Middle School and Birchwood Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11747 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11747, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11747, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunquam Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Sweet Hollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
West Hollow Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Gr: 3-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11747 New York

11747, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Ruland Rd
Melville, NY 11747

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11747, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11747, NY include Sunquam Elementary School, West Hollow Middle School and Birchwood Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11747?
3 public elementary schools are located in 11747.
What is the racial composition of students in 11747?
11747 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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