For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,391 students in Smithtown, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Smithtown, NY are Accompsett Middle School, Smithtown Elementary School and Dogwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithtown, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smithtown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Smithtown, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Accompsett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 Meadow Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Smithtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Lawrence Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dogwood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Accompsett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lincoln St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Plaisted Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Smithtown, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Smithtown, NY include Accompsett Middle School, Smithtown Elementary School and Dogwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smithtown?
5 public elementary schools are located in Smithtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithtown?
Smithtown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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