For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 704 students in the neighborhood of North Fork, Southold, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in North Fork 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.
The neighborhood of North Fork, Southold, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Fork, 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 the neighborhood of North Fork, Southold, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Fork, Southold, NY include Southold Junior-senior High School and Southold Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Fork, Southold?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Fork, Southold.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Fork, Southold?
the neighborhood of North Fork, Southold public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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