For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,456 students in Islip Terrace, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Islip Terrace, NY are East Islip Middle School, Ruth C Kinney Elementary School and Connetquot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Islip Terrace, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Islip Terrace have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Islip Terrace, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Islip Middle School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Spur Dr S
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2007
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2007
Grades: 3-5
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 364 students
Islip Terrace, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 C B Gariepy Ave
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2070
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(631) 224-2070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Islip Terrace, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Islip Terrace, NY include East Islip Middle School, Ruth C Kinney Elementary School and Connetquot Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Islip Terrace?
3 public elementary schools are located in Islip Terrace.
What is the racial composition of students in Islip Terrace?
Islip Terrace public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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