For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,623 students in 11738, NY (there are , serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 11738, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11738, NY are Sachem High School East and Lynwood Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11738 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11738, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11738, NY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sachem High School East
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 716-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lynwood Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Lynwood Ave
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8650
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
11738, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11738, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11738, NY include Sachem High School East and Lynwood Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 11738?
2 public schools are located in 11738.
What percentage of students in 11738 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 11738 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11738?
11738 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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