For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,217 students in 11779, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11779, NY are Ronkonkoma Middle School, Samoset Middle School and Edith L Slocum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11779 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11779, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11779, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ronkonkoma Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Peconic St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6000
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Samoset Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 School St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2460 Sycamore Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Helen B Duffield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6010
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6010
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Hiawatha School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
97 Patchogue-holbrook Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Cherokee St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6027
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6027
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11779, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11779, NY include Ronkonkoma Middle School, Samoset Middle School and Edith L Slocum Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11779?
6 public elementary schools are located in 11779.
What is the racial composition of students in 11779?
11779 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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