For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,112 students in 11788, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 11788, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11788, NY are Bretton Woods Elementary School, Hauppauge High School and Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11788 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11788, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11788, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bretton Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Club Ln
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6633
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hauppauge High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lincoln Blvd
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3630
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Holly Dr
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-8700
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Forest Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Lilac Ln
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3265
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3265
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Hauppauge Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Town Line Rd
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3630
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 265-3630
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11788, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11788, NY include Bretton Woods Elementary School, Hauppauge High School and Pines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11788?
5 public schools are located in 11788.
What percentage of students in 11788 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 11788 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11788?
11788 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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