For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,601 students in 11704, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 11704, NY are West Babylon Senior High School, Santapogue School and West Babylon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11704 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11704, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11704, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Babylon Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7115
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7115
Gr: 9-12 | 1,255 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Santapogue School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Herzel Blvd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7401
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
West Babylon Junior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Old Farmingdale Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7204
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7204
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
South Bay School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Great E Neck Rd
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7501
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7501
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Tooker Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 Tooker Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7601
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Brookvale Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7801
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7801
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Forest Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7301
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11704, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11704, NY include West Babylon Senior High School, Santapogue School and West Babylon Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 11704?
7 public schools are located in 11704.
What is the racial composition of students in 11704?
11704 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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