For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,634 students in Islip Terrace, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Islip Terrace, NY are East Islip High School, East Islip Middle School and Ruth C Kinney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Islip Terrace, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Islip Terrace have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Terrace, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Islip High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Redmen St
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2006
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
East Islip Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Redmen St
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2008
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2008
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Spur Dr S
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2007
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2007
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Connetquot Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Merrick St
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2001
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2001
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Islip Terrace, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Islip Terrace, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Islip Terrace, NY include East Islip High School, East Islip Middle School and Ruth C Kinney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Islip Terrace?
4 public schools are located in Islip Terrace.
What is the racial composition of students in Islip Terrace?
Islip Terrace public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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