Best West Islip Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,816 students in West Islip, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,601 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in West Islip, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in West Islip, 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.

West Islip, NY public schools 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 West Islip have an average ranking of 6/10, 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).