For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,240 students in 11779, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11779, NY are Helen B Duffield Elementary School, Hiawatha School and Samoset Middle 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 47% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11779, NY Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helen B Duffield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 1st St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6010
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6010
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
97 Patchogue-holbrook Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Samoset Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 School St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2460 Sycamore Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Ronkonkoma Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Peconic St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6000
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Cherokee St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6027
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6027
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
11779, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
65 Gatelot Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11779, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11779, NY include Helen B Duffield Elementary School, Hiawatha School and Samoset Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11779, NY?
6 public elementary schools are located in 11779, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in 11779, NY?
11779, NY public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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