For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,892 students in 11742, NY (there are , serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 11742, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11742, NY are Chippewa Elementary School, Sagamore Middle School and Waverly Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11742 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11742, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11742, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 David Mello Dr
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Sagamore Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 Division St
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Avenue School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
11742, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11742, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11742, NY include Chippewa Elementary School, Sagamore Middle School and Waverly Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 11742?
3 public schools are located in 11742.
What percentage of students in 11742 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 11742 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11742?
11742 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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