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Best Schools in Smithtown, NY
Smithtown, NY has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,146 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in Smithtown underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smithtown, NY
The top high schools in Smithtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithtown High School-west
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
2. Commack High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Commack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
3. Hauppauge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hauppauge Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
4. Smithtown High School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students
5. Kings Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kings Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smithtown, NY
The top middle schools in Smithtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Hollow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
2. Accompsett Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
3. Nesaquake Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
4. Commack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Commack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1322 Students
5. William T Rogers Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Kings Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 636 Students
6. Hauppauge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hauppauge Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smithtown, NY
The top elementary schools in Smithtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dogwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
2. Tackan Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
3. Pines Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hauppauge Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
4. Parkview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kings Park Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 405 Students
5. Rj O Intermediate School
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Kings Park Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 377 Students
6. Forest Brook Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hauppauge Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
7. Sawmill Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Commack Union Free School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 574 Students
8. Smithtown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
9. Accompsett Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
10. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Smithtown Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smithtown, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smithtown, NY has a total population of 28,921 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithtown, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithtown, 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 Smithtown, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smithtown, NY
How many schools are in Smithtown, NY?
Smithtown, NY has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,146 students in total.
How do schools in Smithtown perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Smithtown score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in Smithtown underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smithtown?
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: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 80%
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- Projected: 75%
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- Projected: 74%
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- Projected: 78%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Smithtown
8 of 8 schools in Smithtown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 4C: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Smithtown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Accompsett Elementary School
- Dogwood Elementary School
- Forest Brook Elementary School
- Mount Pleasant Elementary School
- Pines Elementary School
- Smithtown Elementary School
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.