For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,658 students in Holbrook, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Holbrook, NY are Merrimac School, Seneca Middle School and Tamarac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holbrook, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Holbrook have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holbrook, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrimac School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1090 Broadway Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Main St
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Spence Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Grundy Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Grundy Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Nokomis School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Holbrook Rd
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Holbrook, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Holbrook, NY include Merrimac School, Seneca Middle School and Tamarac Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Holbrook?
5 public schools are located in Holbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Holbrook?
Holbrook public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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