Best Schools in Head of the Harbor, NY
Head of the Harbor, NY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,685 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 78%, so schools in Head of the Harbor don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Head of the Harbor, NY
The top high schools in Head of the Harbor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ward Melville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Village Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
2. Smithtown High School East
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students
Best Middle Schools in Head of the Harbor, NY
The top middle schools in Head of the Harbor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Village Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 647 Students
2. Nesaquake Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Head of the Harbor, NY
The top elementary schools in Head of the Harbor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnesauke Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Village Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 642 Students
2. Dogwood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
3. Saint James Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
4. Harbor Country Day School
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Projected Test Scores
Harbor Country Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Head of the Harbor, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Head of the Harbor, NY has a total population of 1,530 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Head of the Harbor, 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 Head of the Harbor, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Head of the Harbor, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Head of the Harbor, 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 Head of the Harbor, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Head of the Harbor, NY
How many schools are in Head of the Harbor, NY?
Head of the Harbor, NY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,685 students in total.
How do schools in Head of the Harbor perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Head of the Harbor score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 78%, so on average schools in Head of the Harbor don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Head of the Harbor?
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: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 80%
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- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 84%
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 75%
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- Projected: 72%
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- Projected: 75%
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- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations