For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 925 students in Oyster Bay, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 424 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Oyster Bay, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oyster Bay, NY are Oyster Bay High School and Oyster Bay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oyster Bay, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oyster Bay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oyster Bay, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oyster Bay High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 E Main St
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6524
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6524
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Oyster Bay Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 E Main St
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6535
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6535
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
150 W Main St
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6572
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 624-6572
Gr: PK-2 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oyster Bay, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Oyster Bay, NY include Oyster Bay High School and Oyster Bay Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oyster Bay?
3 public schools are located in Oyster Bay.
What percentage of students in Oyster Bay go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Oyster Bay are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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