For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,659 students in Smithtown, NY (there are , serving 2,886 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Smithtown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Smithtown, NY are Smithtown High School-west, Accompsett Middle School and Smithtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithtown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Smithtown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Smithtown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithtown High School-west
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Central Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #22.
Accompsett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 Meadow Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-2305
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Smithtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Lawrence Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dogwood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #55.
Accompsett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lincoln St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4155
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Plaisted Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4355
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Smithtown, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Ridgely Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smithtown, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Smithtown, NY include Smithtown High School-west, Accompsett Middle School and Smithtown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smithtown?
6 public schools are located in Smithtown.
What percentage of students in Smithtown go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Smithtown are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smithtown?
Smithtown public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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