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Best Schools in Medford, NY
Medford, NY has 20 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 20,148 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Medford underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Medford, NY
The top high schools in Medford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sachem High School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sachem Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2082 Students
2. Longwood High School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2977 Students
3. Patchogue-medford High School
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Patchogue-medford Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2443 Students
4. Bellport Senior High School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students
Best Middle Schools in Medford, NY
The top middle schools in Medford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sagamore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sachem Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 933 Students
2. Oregon Middle School
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Patchogue-medford Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students
3. Longwood Junior High School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1388 Students
4. Saxton Middle School
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Patchogue-medford Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
5. Bellport Middle School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students
6. Longwood Middle School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Medford, NY
The top elementary schools in Medford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Patchogue-medford Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Eagle Elementary School
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Patchogue-medford Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
3. Tremont Elementary School
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Patchogue-medford Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
4. C E Walters School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 795 Students
5. Lynwood Avenue School
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Sachem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 572 Students
6. Coram Elementary School
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Longwood Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 914 Students
7. Brookhaven Elementary School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 506 Students
8. Canaan Elementary School
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Patchogue-medford Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students
9. Kreamer Street Elementary School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 290 Students
10. Frank P Long Intermediate School
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South Country Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Medford, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Medford, NY has a total population of 27,102 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Medford, 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 Medford, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Medford, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Medford, 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 Medford, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Medford, NY
How many schools are in Medford, NY?
Medford, NY has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 20,148 students in total.
How do schools in Medford perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Medford score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Medford underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Medford?
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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Every school in Medford
4 of 4 schools in Medford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Medford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.