For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,285 students in Lake Grove, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Lake Grove, NY are Cayuga School, Wenonah School and Eugene Auer Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Grove, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lake Grove have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Grove, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cayuga School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
865 Hawkins Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1800
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wenonah School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Hudson Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 471-1880
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene Auer Memorial School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17 Wing St
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 285-8500
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 285-8500
Grades: 1-5
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Grove, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Grove, NY include Cayuga School, Wenonah School and Eugene Auer Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Grove?
3 public schools are located in Lake Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Grove?
Lake Grove public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Grove include: Cayuga School vs. Eugene Auer Memorial School, Eugene Auer Memorial School vs. Cayuga School
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