For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,675 students in Islip, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Islip, NY are Islip High School, Islip Middle School and Maud S Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Islip, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Islip have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Islip, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Islip High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2508 Union Blvd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #22.
Islip Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Main St
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Smith Ave
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Grades: 2-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Commack Road Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Commack Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Grades: 2-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Winganhauppauge Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Grades: K-1
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Islip, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Islip, NY include Islip High School, Islip Middle School and Maud S Sherwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Islip?
5 public schools are located in Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in Islip?
Islip public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Islip are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Islip include: Commack Road Elementary School vs. Islip Middle School, Islip Middle School vs. Commack Road Elementary School
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