For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,135 students in 11772, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11772, NY are Saxton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11772 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11772, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11772, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saxton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Saxton St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
South Ocean Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Special Education School
201 Sunrise Hwy
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Gr: K-12 | 2,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11772, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11772, NY include Saxton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11772?
3 public middle schools are located in 11772.
What is the racial composition of students in 11772?
11772 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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