For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,212 students in 11717, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11717, NY are North Middle School, East Middle School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11717 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11717, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11717, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Wicks Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2356
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Hilltop Dr
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2473
Grades: 6-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
785 Candlewood Rd
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 434-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
11717, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coeur D'Alene Tribal School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
998 Crkd Hill Rd -bld 102
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Grades: n/a
| 4 students
Pilgrim Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
998 Crkd Hill Rd -bld 102
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11717, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11717, NY include North Middle School, East Middle School and South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11717?
3 public middle schools are located in 11717.
What is the racial composition of students in 11717?
11717 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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