For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,545 students in 11720, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY are Selden Middle School, Dawnwood Middle School and Jericho Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11720 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11720, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 11720, NY Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY include Selden Middle School, Dawnwood Middle School and Jericho Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11720?
3 public middle schools are located in 11720.
What is the racial composition of students in 11720?
11720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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