Best Melville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,165 students in Melville, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 2,787 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in Melville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Melville, NY are Sunquam Elementary School, West Hollow Middle School and Birchwood Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Melville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Melville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).