For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,483 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 52%), 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Selden, NY (2025)
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 | 1,542 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 383 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 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
27 N Bicycle Path
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8800
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8800
Gr: PK-K | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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