Best Public Schools in Shirley, NY (2025-26)

Best Shirley Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,385 students in Shirley, NY.

The top ranked public schools in Shirley, NY are Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, William Floyd Elementary School and John S Hobart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shirley, NY public schools have an score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Shirley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Shirley, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
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6 Francis Landau Pl
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1301

Gr: K-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #22.

William Floyd Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
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111 Lexington Rd
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1258

Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #33.

John S Hobart Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 23%)
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230 Van Buren St
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1295

Gr: K-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #44.

William Floyd Learning Center

Special Education School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
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111 Lexington Rd
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 874-1607

Gr: K-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Shirley, NY?

The top ranked public schools in Shirley, NY include Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, William Floyd Elementary School and John S Hobart Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Shirley?

4 public schools are located in Shirley.

What is the racial composition of students in Shirley?

Shirley public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Shirley are often viewed compared to one another?