For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,220 students in Nesconset, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Nesconset, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nesconset, NY are Great Hollow Middle School and Tackan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nesconset, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Nesconset have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nesconset, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hollow Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Southern Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tackan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Midwood Ave
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nesconset, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Nesconset, NY include Great Hollow Middle School and Tackan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nesconset?
2 public schools are located in Nesconset.
What percentage of students in Nesconset go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Nesconset are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nesconset?
Nesconset public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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