For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 312 students in 11971, NY.
The top ranked public elementary school in 11971, NY is Southold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 11971 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11971, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11971, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southold Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Gr: K-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11971, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11971, NY include Southold Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11971?
1 public elementary schools are located in 11971.
What is the racial composition of students in 11971?
11971 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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