For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,319 students in Middle Island, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Middle Island, NY are Longwood High School, Longwood Junior High School and West Middle Island School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middle Island, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Middle Island have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Middle Island, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longwood High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Longwood Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-9200
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,993 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Longwood Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
198 Longwood Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2701
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2701
Gr: 7-8 | 1,336 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
West Middle Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Swezey Ln
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2160
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2160
Gr: K-4 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Longwood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Yaphank Middle Island Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2736
Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 345-2736
Gr: 5-6 | 1,303 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middle Island, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Middle Island, NY include Longwood High School, Longwood Junior High School and West Middle Island School.
How many public schools are located in Middle Island?
4 public schools are located in Middle Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Middle Island?
Middle Island public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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