For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,675 students in Islip, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Islip, NY are Islip High School, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School and Islip Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Islip, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Islip have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Islip, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Islip High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2508 Union Blvd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8301
Gr: 9-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Smith Ave
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8650
Gr: 2-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Islip Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Main St
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Commack Road Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Commack Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8600
Gr: 2-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Winganhauppauge Rd
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 650-8450
Gr: K-1 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Islip, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Islip, NY include Islip High School, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School and Islip Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Islip?
5 public schools are located in Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in Islip?
Islip public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Islip are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Islip include: Commack Road Elementary School vs. Islip Middle School, Islip Middle School vs. Commack Road Elementary School
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