For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,883 students in Central Islip, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Central Islip, NY are Central Islip Senior High School, Francis J O'neill School and Marguerite L Mulvey School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Islip, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Central Islip have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Central Islip, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Islip Senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Wheeler Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5079
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5079
Grades: 9-12
| 2,597 students
Rank: #22.
Francis J O'neill School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 E Cherry St
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5060
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5060
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Marguerite L Mulvey School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 E Cherry St
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5059
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5059
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Anthony Alfano Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wheeler Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5139
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5139
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Ralph Reed School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Half Mile Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5066
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5066
Grades: 7-8
| 1,168 students
Rank: #66.
Cordello Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 Cordello Ave
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-4189
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-4189
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #77.
Charles A Mulligan Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Broadway
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5041
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5041
Grades: K-6
| 963 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Shore Charter School
Charter School
25 Church St
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 864-7000
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 864-7000
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Central Islip, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Central Islip, NY include Central Islip Senior High School, Francis J O'neill School and Marguerite L Mulvey School.
How many public schools are located in Central Islip?
8 public schools are located in Central Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Islip?
Central Islip public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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