For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,985 students in Moriches, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Moriches, NY are Moriches Elementary School and William Floyd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moriches, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Moriches have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moriches, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moriches Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Louis Ave
Moriches, NY 11955
(631) 874-1397
Moriches, NY 11955
(631) 874-1397
Gr: K-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
William Floyd Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 Moriches-mid Isl Rd
Moriches, NY 11955
(631) 874-5505
Moriches, NY 11955
(631) 874-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moriches, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Moriches, NY include Moriches Elementary School and William Floyd Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Moriches?
2 public schools are located in Moriches.
What is the racial composition of students in Moriches?
Moriches public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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