For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,835 students in West Islip, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in West Islip, NY are Paul J Bellew Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School and Manetuck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Islip, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in West Islip have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Islip, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Higbie Ln
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Manetuck Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Van Buren Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Oquenock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Spruce Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 504-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in West Islip, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in West Islip, NY include Paul J Bellew Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School and Manetuck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Islip?
4 public preschools are located in West Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in West Islip?
West Islip public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in West Islip are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in West Islip include: Manetuck Elementary School vs. Oquenock Elementary School, Oquenock Elementary School vs. Manetuck Elementary School
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