For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in 11953, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11953, NY are West Middle Island School and Longwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11953 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11953, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11953, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Middle Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Swezey Ln
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2160
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2160
Gr: K-4 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Longwood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Yaphank Middle Island Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2736
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2736
Gr: 5-6 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 11953, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 11953, NY include West Middle Island School and Longwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11953?
2 public elementary schools are located in 11953.
What is the racial composition of students in 11953?
11953 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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