For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 764 students in East Islip, NY (there are , serving 501 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in East Islip, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in East Islip, NY are Timber Point Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Islip, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Islip have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in East Islip, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Timber Point Rd
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2004
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2004
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
94 Woodland Dr
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2003
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 224-2003
Grades: 3-5
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Islip, NY?
The top ranked public schools in East Islip, NY include Timber Point Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Islip?
2 public schools are located in East Islip.
What percentage of students in East Islip go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in East Islip are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Islip?
East Islip public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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