For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,572 students in 11720, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11720, NY are North Coleman Road School, Dawnwood Middle School and Selden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11720 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11720, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11720, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Coleman Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
197 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Dawnwood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Selden Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Jefferson Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Jericho Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Oxhead Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
144 Oxhead Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8700
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8700
Gr: 1-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Holbrook Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Holbrook Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8560
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8560
Gr: 1-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11720, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11720, NY include North Coleman Road School, Dawnwood Middle School and Selden Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11720?
6 public elementary schools are located in 11720.
What is the racial composition of students in 11720?
11720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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