For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 497 students in Central Islip, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Central Islip, NY is Anthony Alfano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Islip, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Central Islip have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Central Islip, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anthony Alfano Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wheeler Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5139
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5139
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Central Islip, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Central Islip, NY include Anthony Alfano Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Central Islip?
1 public preschools are located in Central Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Islip?
Central Islip public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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