For the 2026 school year, there are 342 public schools serving 222,331 students in Suffolk County, NY (there are 83 private schools, serving 15,550 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Suffolk County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Suffolk County, NY are Half Hollow Hills High School East, Harborfields High School and Kings Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Suffolk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Suffolk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Half Hollow Hills High School East
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 Vanderbilt Pky
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3100
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Harborfields High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Taylor Ave
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Kings Park High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rt 25a
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-3345
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-3345
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Commack High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Scholar Ln
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2100
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Ward Melville Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 N Country Rd
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
(631) 870-2800
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
(631) 870-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Elwood/john Glenn High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Half Hollow Hills High School West
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
375 Wolf Hill Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3200
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Rocky Point High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
82 Rocky Pt-yaphank Rd
Rocky Point, NY 11778
(631) 849-7505
Rocky Point, NY 11778
(631) 849-7505
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
Gr: 7-9 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Lloyd Harbor School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 School Ln
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 367-8800
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 367-8800
Gr: 2-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
East Islip High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Redmen St
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2006
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Cold Spring Harbor High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
82 Turkey Ln
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-6900
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-6900
Gr: 7-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Nassakeag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
490 Pond Path
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sayville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Brook St
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Smithtown High School East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
Bay Shore Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 3rd Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1156
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1156
Gr: 9-12 | 1,862 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Quogue Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Edgewood Rd
Quogue, NY 11959
(631) 653-4285
Quogue, NY 11959
(631) 653-4285
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2121.
Southampton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
141 Narrow Ln
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 591-4601
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 591-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mills Pond Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
246 Moriches Rd
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Minnesauke Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Highgate Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2424.
Fort Salonga Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Sunken Meadow Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 269-3364
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 269-3364
Gr: PK-3 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
Bayport-blue Point High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Snedecor Ave
Bayport, NY 11705
(631) 472-7800
Bayport, NY 11705
(631) 472-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2626.
Sachem High School North
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 Smith Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Bretton Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Club Ln
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6633
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Port Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4431
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Saint James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 Lake Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3030.
Vanderbilt Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Deer Park Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3800
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3800
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3131.
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
Gr: 7-9 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Great Hollow Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Southern Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 Roundtree Dr
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-3770
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-3770
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3434.
Fishers Island School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
78 Greenwood Rd #600
Fishers Island, NY 06390
(631) 788-7444
Fishers Island, NY 06390
(631) 788-7444
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3535.
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Sylvan Ave
Bayport, NY 11705
(631) 472-7840
Bayport, NY 11705
(631) 472-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Suffolk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Park Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4360
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4360
Gr: PK | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
253 Bellerose Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6800
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6800
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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%
18 Tower Hill Rd
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8200
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8200
Gr: K-1 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Brookhaven Annex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-4037
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-4037
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
600 S Service Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3500
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3500
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
110 Stephen Hands Path
Wainscott, NY 11975
(631) 324-0207
Wainscott, NY 11975
(631) 324-0207
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Coeur D'Alene Tribal School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
998 Crkd Hill Rd -bld 102
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Connetquot Alternative Preschool At Premm (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1201 Montauk Hwy
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Gr: PK
120 Dickinson Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6810
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6810
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
543 Moriches-middle I
Manorville, NY 11949
(631) 874-6604
Manorville, NY 11949
(631) 874-6604
Gr: 7-12 | 1,442 students Minority enrollment: 5%
315 West Montauk Hwy
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
30 Deforest Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3550
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3550
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
65 Gatelot Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Independent Group Hm Living - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
62 Pine St
East Moriches, NY 11940
East Moriches, NY 11940
140 Garden City Avenue
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 491-1047
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 491-1047
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Pilgrim Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
998 Crkd Hill Rd -bld 102
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Sagamore Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
197 Half Hollow Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 673-7705
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 673-7705
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 39%
750 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
10 School Street
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2700
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Sullivan Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
387 Wyandanch Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 841-0841
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 841-0841
179 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Woodhull Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4440 Nesconset Hwy
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Suffolk County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Suffolk County, NY include Half Hollow Hills High School East, Harborfields High School and Kings Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Suffolk County?
341 public schools are located in Suffolk County.
What percentage of students in Suffolk County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Suffolk County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Suffolk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Suffolk County include: Ocean Avenue School vs. Norwood Avenue School, Woodhull Intermediate School vs. Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School, Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School vs. Woodhull Intermediate School
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