Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montauk School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montauk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Montauk School's student population of 297 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montauk School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montauk School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1405 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montauk School's ranking?
Montauk School is ranked #1405 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Montauk School often compared to?
Montauk Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amagansett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Montauk School?
297 students attend Montauk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Montauk School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montauk School?
Montauk School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montauk School offer ?
Montauk School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montauk School part of?
Montauk School is part of Montauk Union Free School District.
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