For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,668 students in West Islip, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Islip, NY are Beach Street Middle School, Paul J Bellew Elementary School and Udall Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Islip, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Islip have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Islip, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
West Islip, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Islip, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Islip, NY include Beach Street Middle School, Paul J Bellew Elementary School and Udall Road Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Islip?
6 public elementary schools are located in West Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in West Islip?
West Islip public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Islip are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Islip include: Manetuck Elementary School vs. Oquenock Elementary School, Oquenock Elementary School vs. Manetuck Elementary School
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