For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 795 students in 11980, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 136 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 11980, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in 11980, NY is C E Walters School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 11980 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11980, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11980, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C E Walters School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Everett Dr
Yaphank, NY 11980
(631) 345-2757
Yaphank, NY 11980
(631) 345-2757
Gr: K-4 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
11980, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11980, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11980, NY include C E Walters School.
How many public schools are located in 11980?
1 public schools are located in 11980.
What percentage of students in 11980 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 11980 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11980?
11980 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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