For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,278 students in 11791, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11791, NY are H B Thompson Middle School and South Woods Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11791 have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11791, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11791, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #22.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 256
Special Education School
525 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Grades: PK-12
| 538 students
11791, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Marys Family And Childrens Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
Syosset, NY 11791
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11791, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11791, NY include H B Thompson Middle School and South Woods Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11791?
3 public middle schools are located in 11791.
What is the racial composition of students in 11791?
11791 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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