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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Suffolk County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 274 public elementary schools serving 140,760 students in Suffolk County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Suffolk County, NY are Lloyd Harbor School, Nassakeag Elementary School and Quogue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Suffolk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Suffolk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lloyd Harbor School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 School Ln
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 367-8800
Gr: 2-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Nassakeag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
490 Pond Path
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Quogue Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Edgewood Rd
Quogue, NY 11959
(631) 653-4285
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mills Pond Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
246 Moriches Rd
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Minnesauke Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Highgate Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Fort Salonga Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39 Sunken Meadow Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 269-3364
Gr: PK-3 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Bretton Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Club Ln
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Port Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Saint James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
580 Lake Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Vanderbilt Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 Deer Park Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3800
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Great Hollow Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Southern Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23 Roundtree Dr
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-3770
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Fishers Island School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
78 Greenwood Rd #600
Fishers Island, NY 06390
(631) 788-7444
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Sylvan Ave
Bayport, NY 11705
(631) 472-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Setauket Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
134 Main St
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nesaquake Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
479 Edgewood Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Tackan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Midwood Ave
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Oldfield Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Oldfield Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Paumanok Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Seaman Neck Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3650
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
East Moriches Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
523 Montauk Hwy
East Moriches, NY 11940
(631) 878-0162
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
William T Rogers Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
97 Old Dock Rd
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-3369
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2222.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
55 Otsego Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3600
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1157 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6820
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22 Holly Dr
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Candlewood Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Carlls Straight Path
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Pulaski Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 754-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2727.
Ocean Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Ocean Ave
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 262-6840
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2828.
James H Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
286 Cuba Hill Rd
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 266-5430
Gr: 3-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
Pierson Middle/high School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Jermain Ave
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
Westhampton Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 Mill Rd
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Sayville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
291 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3232.
Mount Sinai Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
118 N Country Rd
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
(631) 870-2600
Gr: K-4 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3333.
Sunquam Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Sweet Hollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
West Hollow Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3535.
Amagansett School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 Main Street
Amagansett, NY 11930
(631) 267-3572
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Suffolk County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Suffolk County, NY include Lloyd Harbor School, Nassakeag Elementary School and Quogue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Suffolk County?
274 public elementary schools are located in Suffolk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Suffolk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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