For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 637 students in Southold, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Southold, NY are Southold Junior-senior High School and Southold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southold, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Southold have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southold, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southold Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Southold Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Southold, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Southold, NY include Southold Junior-senior High School and Southold Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Southold?
2 public schools are located in Southold.
What is the racial composition of students in Southold?
Southold public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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