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Best Melville Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,080 students in Melville, NY (there are , serving 2,823 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in Melville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Melville, NY are Sunquam Elementary School, West Hollow Middle School and Birchwood Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melville, 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 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Melville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Melville, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunquam Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Sweet Hollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3750
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
West Hollow Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 592-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 812-3200
Gr: 3-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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Melville, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Ruland Rd
Melville, NY 11747

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Melville, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Melville, NY include Sunquam Elementary School, West Hollow Middle School and Birchwood Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Melville?
3 public schools are located in Melville.
What percentage of students in Melville go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in Melville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Melville?
Melville public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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