For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,424 students in Islip Terrace, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Islip Terrace, NY are East Islip Middle School, Ruth C Kinney Elementary School and Connetquot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Islip Terrace, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Islip Terrace have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Islip Terrace, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Islip Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Redmen St
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2008
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2008
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Spur Dr S
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2007
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2007
Gr: 3-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Connetquot Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Merrick St
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2001
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2001
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Islip Terrace, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Islip Terrace, NY include East Islip Middle School, Ruth C Kinney Elementary School and Connetquot Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Islip Terrace?
3 public elementary schools are located in Islip Terrace.
What is the racial composition of students in Islip Terrace?
Islip Terrace public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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