For the 2026-27 school year, there are 72 public preschools serving 26,322 students in Suffolk County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Suffolk County, NY are Nassakeag Elementary School, Quogue Elementary School and Minnesauke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Suffolk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Suffolk County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Setauket Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Main St
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
East Moriches Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 Montauk Hwy
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Holly Dr
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-8700
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Amagansett School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Main Street
Amagansett, NY 11930
(631) 267-3572
Amagansett, NY 11930
(631) 267-3572
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Caledonia Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3700
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Timber Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Timber Point Rd
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2004
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2004
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Edward J Bosti Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Bourne Blvd
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2291
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 244-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Idle Hour Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
334 Idle Hour Blvd
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Woodhull School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Maple Ave Dock
Ocean Beach, NY 11770
(631) 583-5626
Ocean Beach, NY 11770
(631) 583-5626
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
William Sidney Mount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dean Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Forest Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Lilac Ln
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3265
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3265
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Montauk School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 S Dorset Dr
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 668-2474
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 668-2474
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sag Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Hampton St
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-5301
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Santapogue School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Herzel Blvd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7401
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Harding Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Harding Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3350
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62 Arrowhead Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Port Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Higbie Ln
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2727.
Bridgehampton School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2685 Montauk Hwy
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
(631) 537-0271
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
(631) 537-0271
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
Oysterponds Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23405 Main Rd
Orient, NY 11957
(631) 323-2410
Orient, NY 11957
(631) 323-2410
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
North Coleman Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
197 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3030.
Tooker Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 Tooker Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7601
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3131.
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2460 Sycamore Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3232.
Sagaponack School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Main St
Sagaponack, NY 11962
(631) 537-0651
Sagaponack, NY 11962
(631) 537-0651
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3333.
Springs School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48 School St
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 324-0144
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 324-0144
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Brookvale Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7801
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7801
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3535.
West Gates Avenue School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 W Gates Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3400
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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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 preschools in Suffolk County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Suffolk County, NY include Nassakeag Elementary School, Quogue Elementary School and Minnesauke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Suffolk County?
68 public preschools are located in Suffolk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Suffolk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Suffolk County include: May Moore Primary School vs. John Quincy Adams Primary School, Sunrise Drive Elementary School vs. Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, John Quincy Adams Primary School vs. May Moore Primary School
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