For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,335 students in Lake Grove, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Grove, NY are Wenonah School, Cayuga School and Eugene Auer Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Grove, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lake Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Grove, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wenonah School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Hudson Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Cayuga School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
865 Hawkins Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Eugene Auer Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17 Wing St
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 285-8500
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 285-8500
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Grove, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Grove, NY include Wenonah School, Cayuga School and Eugene Auer Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Grove?
3 public schools are located in Lake Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Grove?
Lake Grove public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Grove include: Cayuga School vs. Eugene Auer Memorial School, Eugene Auer Memorial School vs. Cayuga School
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