For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,832 students in Amityville, NY (there are , serving 353 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Amityville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Amityville, NY are Amityville Memorial High School, Northwest Elementary School and Edmund W Miles Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amityville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Amityville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amityville, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amityville Memorial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Merrick Rd
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6100
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 County Line Rd
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6500
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6500
Grades: K-2
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Edmund W Miles Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Rt 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6200
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Park Ave
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6300
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6300
Grades: 2-5
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 Albany Ave
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6400
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amityville, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Amityville, NY include Amityville Memorial High School, Northwest Elementary School and Edmund W Miles Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Amityville?
5 public schools are located in Amityville.
What percentage of students in Amityville go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Amityville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amityville?
Amityville public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amityville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Amityville include: Northeast School vs. Northwest Elementary School, Edmund W Miles Middle School vs. Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School vs. Northeast School
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