For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,509 students in Selden, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Selden, NY are Newfield High School, Stagecoach School and Hawkins Path School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selden, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Selden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Selden, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newfield High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Marshall Dr
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8300
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Stagecoach School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Dare Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8730
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8730
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Hawkins Path School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
485 Hawkins Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8530
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8530
Gr: 1-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 New Ln
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8900
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8900
Gr: 1-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
27 N Bicycle Path
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8800
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8800
Gr: PK-K | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Selden, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Selden, NY include Newfield High School, Stagecoach School and Hawkins Path School.
How many public schools are located in Selden?
5 public schools are located in Selden.
What is the racial composition of students in Selden?
Selden public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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