For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,007 students in 11729, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 282 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 11729, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11729, NY are Deer Park High School, John F Kennedy Intermediate School and Robert Frost Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11729 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11729, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11729, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Falcon Pl
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4110
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Lake Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4310
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4310
Grades: 3-5
| 839 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Half Hollow Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4210
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: n/an/a
172 Old Country Rd
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4410
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4410
Grades: PK-2
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
239 Central Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4460
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4460
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
11729, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Park Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4360
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4360
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11729, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11729, NY include Deer Park High School, John F Kennedy Intermediate School and Robert Frost Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11729?
5 public schools are located in 11729.
What percentage of students in 11729 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 11729 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11729?
11729 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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