Best Schools in West Islip, NY
West Islip, NY has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,999 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in West Islip underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Islip, NY
The top high schools in West Islip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Islip Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
2. Babylon Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Babylon Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 703 Students
3. Bay Shore Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay Shore Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Islip, NY
The top middle schools in West Islip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Street Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
2. Udall Road Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
3. Bay Shore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay Shore Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1298 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Islip, NY
The top elementary schools in West Islip, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Babylon Memorial Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Babylon Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 444 Students
2. Paul J Bellew Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
3. Bayview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
4. Manetuck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
5. South Country School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay Shore Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 469 Students
6. Gardiner Manor School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay Shore Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 702 Students
7. Oquenock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Islip Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
8. Babylon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Babylon Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 386 Students
9. Fifth Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay Shore Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 383 Students
10. Bridges Academy (the)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridges Academy (the) • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 269 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Islip, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Islip, NY has a total population of 25,715 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West Islip, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Islip, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West 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 West Islip, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Islip, NY
How many schools are in West Islip, NY?
West Islip, NY has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,999 students in total.
How do schools in West Islip perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in West Islip score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in West Islip underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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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- Projected: 58%
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Every school in West Islip
7 of 7 schools in West Islip carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 2D: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in West Islip. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- Bayview Elementary School
- Manetuck Elementary School
- Oquenock Elementary School
- Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.