For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 361 students in Sea Cliff, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sea Cliff, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Sea Cliff, NY is Sea Cliff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sea Cliff, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sea Cliff have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sea Cliff, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sea Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 Carpenter Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
(516) 277-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sea Cliff, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sea Cliff, NY include Sea Cliff Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sea Cliff?
1 public schools are located in Sea Cliff.
What percentage of students in Sea Cliff go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sea Cliff are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sea Cliff?
Sea Cliff public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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