For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,465 students in 11572, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 117 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 11572, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11572, NY are School 7-oceanside Senior High School, School 4 and School 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11572 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11572, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11572, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 7-oceanside Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3160 Skillman Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7526
Gr: 9-12 | 1,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
School 4
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3210 Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7581
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7581
Gr: 1-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
School 3
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2852 Fortesque Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7564
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7564
Gr: 1-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School 8
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 Fulton Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8503
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8503
Gr: 1-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School 9e-boardman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Beatrice Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8510
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8510
Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
School 2
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2745 Terrell Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7557
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7557
Gr: 1-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
School 5
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2440 N Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7585
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7585
Gr: 1-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
School 9m-oceanside Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
186 Alice Ave
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8518
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-8518
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Castleton Ct
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7593
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-7593
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
25 Castleton Ct
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 594-2345
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 594-2345
Gr: PK-K | 625 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11572, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11572, NY include School 7-oceanside Senior High School, School 4 and School 3.
How many public schools are located in 11572?
10 public schools are located in 11572.
What percentage of students in 11572 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 11572 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11572?
11572 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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