For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,188 students in West Sayville, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in West Sayville, NY are Sayville High School and Cherry Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Sayville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Sayville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Sayville, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Cherry Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Cherry Ave
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6700
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Sayville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in West Sayville, NY include Sayville High School and Cherry Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Sayville?
2 public schools are located in West Sayville.
What is the racial composition of students in West Sayville?
West Sayville public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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