For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,238 students in Smithtown, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Smithtown, NY is Smithtown High School-west. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithtown, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 99% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Smithtown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public high schools.
Smithtown, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smithtown High School-west, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Smithtown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithtown High School-west
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Central Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Smithtown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Ridgely Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Smithtown, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Smithtown, NY include Smithtown High School-west.
How many public high schools are located in Smithtown?
1 public high schools are located in Smithtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithtown?
Smithtown public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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