For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,163 students in 11706, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11706, NY are Bay Shore Middle School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11706 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11706, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11706, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay Shore Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
393 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1208
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-1208
Grades: 6-8
| 1,269 students
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Udall Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 434-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
11706, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baywood Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 W Belmont St
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leadership Training Inst (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
66 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11706, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11706, NY include Bay Shore Middle School and West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11706?
2 public middle schools are located in 11706.
What is the racial composition of students in 11706?
11706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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