For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,816 students in 11795, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,438 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 11795, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11795, NY are West Islip Senior High School, Beach Street Middle School and Paul J Bellew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11795 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11795, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11795, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Islip Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Lion's Path
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Beach Street Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Beach St
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Udall Road Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Udall Rd
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Manetuck Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Van Buren Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Oquenock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Spruce Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11795, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11795, NY include West Islip Senior High School, Beach Street Middle School and Paul J Bellew Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11795?
7 public schools are located in 11795.
What percentage of students in 11795 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 11795 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11795?
11795 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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