For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,617 students in 11720, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 188 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 11720, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11720, NY are Centereach High School, North Coleman Road School and Selden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11720 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11720, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11720, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centereach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8100
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #22.
North Coleman Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
197 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Selden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Jefferson Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
Dawnwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #55.
Holbrook Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Holbrook Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8560
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8560
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Jericho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Grades: 1-7
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Oxhead Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
144 Oxhead Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8700
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8700
Grades: 1-5
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center
Magnet School
11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8760
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8760
Grades: PK-K
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11720, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11720, NY include Centereach High School, North Coleman Road School and Selden Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11720?
8 public schools are located in 11720.
What percentage of students in 11720 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 11720 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11720?
11720 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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