For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,597 students in 11704, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 11704, NY are West Babylon Senior High School, Santapogue School and West Babylon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11704 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11704, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11704, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Babylon Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7115
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7115
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #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: #33.
West Babylon Junior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Old Farmingdale Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7204
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7204
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
South Bay School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7501
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7501
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Forest Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7301
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11704, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11704, NY include West Babylon Senior High School, Santapogue School and West Babylon Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 11704?
7 public schools are located in 11704.
What is the racial composition of students in 11704?
11704 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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