For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,549 students in Smithtown, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,723 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Smithtown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Smithtown, NY are Smithtown High School-west, Accompsett Middle School and Smithtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithtown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Smithtown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smithtown, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithtown High School-west
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Central Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Accompsett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 Meadow Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Smithtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Lawrence Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dogwood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Accompsett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lincoln St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Plaisted Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Smithtown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Ridgely Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Smithtown, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Smithtown, NY include Smithtown High School-west, Accompsett Middle School and Smithtown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smithtown?
6 public schools are located in Smithtown.
What percentage of students in Smithtown go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Smithtown are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smithtown?
Smithtown public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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