Top Rankings
Commack Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,469 students in Commack Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Commack Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
5,469 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
468 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Commack Union Free School District, which is ranked #167 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
69%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,691 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,498 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$195 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,691
$31,307
Spending / Student
$34,498
$32,183
Best Commack Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commack High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Scholar Ln
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2109
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2109
Gr: 9-12 | 1,815 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Commack Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Vanderbilt Pky
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3505
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,334 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Burr Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Burr Rd
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3636
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3636
Gr: 3-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Sawmill Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 New Hwy
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3655
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3655
Gr: 3-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
151 Kings Park Rd
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3590
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3590
Gr: K-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Townline Rd
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2190
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 912-2190
Gr: K-2 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
25 Mcculloch Dr
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 858-3570
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 858-3570
Gr: K-2 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
15 New Hwy
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3680
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-3680
Gr: K-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Commack Union Free School District?
Commack Union Free School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,469 students.
What is the rank of Commack Union Free School District?
Commack Union Free School District is ranked #167 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Commack Union Free School District?
69% of Commack Union Free School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Commack Union Free School District?
Commack Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Commack Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,498 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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