Top Rankings
West Babylon Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,601 students in West Babylon Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in West Babylon Union Free School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,601 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
321 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Babylon Union Free School District, which is ranked #324 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
36%
30%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
49%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,694 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,125 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,694
$31,307
Spending / Student
$32,125
$32,183
Best West Babylon Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Babylon Union Free School District?
West Babylon Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,601 students.
What is the rank of West Babylon Union Free School District?
West Babylon Union Free School District is ranked #324 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Babylon Union Free School District?
49% of West Babylon Union Free School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Babylon Union Free School District?
West Babylon Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Babylon Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,125 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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