For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,446 students in 11967, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 11967, NY are Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, William Floyd Elementary School and John S Hobart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11967 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11967, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11967, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Francis Landau Pl
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1301
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1301
Gr: K-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
William Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Lexington Rd
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1258
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1258
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
John S Hobart Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Van Buren St
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1295
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1295
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
William Floyd Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Lexington Rd
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1607
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1607
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11967, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11967, NY include Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, William Floyd Elementary School and John S Hobart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11967?
4 public schools are located in 11967.
What is the racial composition of students in 11967?
11967 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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