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Best Bay Shore Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,808 students in Bay Shore, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bay Shore, NY are Bay Shore Middle School, Gardiner Manor School and South Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay Shore, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bay Shore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bay Shore, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Shore Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
393 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1208
Gr: 6-8 | 1,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Gardiner Manor School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Wohseepee Dr
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1150
Gr: 3-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
South Country School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
885 Hampshire Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1250
Gr: 3-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Hemlock Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Hemlock Dr
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2451
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Wisconsin Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2255
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2030 Udall Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1095 Joselsen Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2261
Gr: K-5 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Brook Avenue Elementary School
45 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1130
Gr: K-2 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Fifth Avenue School
217 5th Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1140
Gr: K-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Mary G Clarkson School
1415 E 3rd Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1204
Gr: K-2 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bay Shore, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bay Shore, NY include Bay Shore Middle School, Gardiner Manor School and South Country School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bay Shore?
10 public elementary schools are located in Bay Shore.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Shore?
Bay Shore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bay Shore are often viewed compared to one another?

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