Best Ronkonkoma Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,350 students in Ronkonkoma, NY.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ronkonkoma, 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.

Ronkonkoma, NY public elementary schools have an score of 61% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ronkonkoma have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ronkonkoma, NY (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Ronkonkoma Middle School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
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501 Peconic St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6000

Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Samoset Middle School

(Math: 70% | Reading: 43%)
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51 School St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700

Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #33.

Edith L Slocum Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
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2460 Sycamore Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040

Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #44.

Helen B Duffield Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
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600 1st St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6010

Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #55.

Hiawatha School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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97 Patchogue-holbrook Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830

Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #66.

Cherokee Street Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
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130 Cherokee St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6027

Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ronkonkoma, New York

Ronkonkoma, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Gatelot Avenue School (Closed 2018)

65 Gatelot Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810

Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ronkonkoma, NY?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ronkonkoma, NY include Ronkonkoma Middle School, Samoset Middle School and Edith L Slocum Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Ronkonkoma?

6 public elementary schools are located in Ronkonkoma.

What is the racial composition of students in Ronkonkoma?

Ronkonkoma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Ronkonkoma are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ronkonkoma include: Edith L Slocum Elementary School vs. Helen B Duffield Elementary School, Helen B Duffield Elementary School vs. Edith L Slocum Elementary School