For the 2025 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 Sagamore Middle School, Chippewa Elementary 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 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11742, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sagamore Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Division St
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Chippewa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 David Mello Dr
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 696-8640
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 654-8690
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
11742, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
750 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11742, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11742, NY include Sagamore Middle School, Chippewa Elementary 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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