For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,398 students in Sayville, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sayville, NY are Sayville Middle School, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sayville, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sayville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Sayville, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sayville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
291 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Lincoln Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Sunrise Dr
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sayville, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sayville, NY include Sayville Middle School, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sayville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sayville.
What is the racial composition of students in Sayville?
Sayville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Sayville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sayville include: Sunrise Drive Elementary School vs. Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School vs. Sunrise Drive Elementary School
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