Best Schools in Central Islip, NY
Central Islip, NY has 22 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 21,252 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Central Islip underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central Islip, NY
The top high schools in Central Islip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Islip High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
2. Islip High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 892 Students
3. Brentwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brentwood Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4641 Students
4. Central Islip Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2576 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central Islip, NY
The top middle schools in Central Islip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Islip Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Islip Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
3. East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brentwood Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1159 Students
4. Ralph Reed School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central Islip, NY
The top elementary schools in Central Islip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 302 Students
2. Francis J O'neill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 614 Students
3. Commack Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 397 Students
4. Cordello Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students
5. Charles A Mulligan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 981 Students
6. Marguerite L Mulvey School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 526 Students
7. Northeast Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brentwood Union Free School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 942 Students
8. Andrew T Morrow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 795 Students
9. Anthony Alfano Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 586 Students
10. Wing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Islip, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Islip, NY has a total population of 36,418 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central Islip, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central Islip, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Islip, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Islip, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central Islip, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central Islip, NY
How many schools are in Central Islip, NY?
Central Islip, NY has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 21,252 students in total.
How do schools in Central Islip perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Central Islip score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Central Islip underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central Islip?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Central Islip
7 of 7 schools in Central Islip carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 6
All 7 public schools we grade in Central Islip. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (7)
- Anthony Alfano Elementary School
- Central Islip Senior High School
- Charles A Mulligan Elementary School
- Cordello Avenue Elementary School
- Francis J Oneill School
- Marguerite L Mulvey School
- Ralph Reed School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.