For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 193 students in Shelter Island, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Shelter Island, NY is Shelter Island School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelter Island, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Shelter Island have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shelter Island, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelter Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 N Ferry Rd
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shelter Island, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Shelter Island, NY include Shelter Island School.
How many public schools are located in Shelter Island?
1 public schools are located in Shelter Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelter Island?
Shelter Island public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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