For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 636 students in 11940, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 11940, NY are East Moriches Elementary School and East Moriches School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11940 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11940, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11940, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Moriches Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
523 Montauk Hwy
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
East Moriches School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Adelaide Ave
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
11940, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Independent Group Hm Living - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
62 Pine St
East Moriches, NY 11940
East Moriches, NY 11940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11940, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11940, NY include East Moriches Elementary School and East Moriches School.
How many public schools are located in 11940?
2 public schools are located in 11940.
What is the racial composition of students in 11940?
11940 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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