For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,080 students in 11747, NY (there are , serving 2,823 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in 11747, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11747, NY are Sunquam Elementary School, West Hollow Middle School and Birchwood Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11747 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11747, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11747, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunquam Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Sweet Hollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
West Hollow Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Gr: 3-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
11747, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11747, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11747, NY include Sunquam Elementary School, West Hollow Middle School and Birchwood Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 11747?
3 public schools are located in 11747.
What percentage of students in 11747 go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in 11747 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11747?
11747 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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