For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,264 students in Ronkonkoma, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ronkonkoma, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ronkonkoma, NY are Sachem High School North, Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Hiawatha School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ronkonkoma, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Ronkonkoma have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ronkonkoma, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sachem High School North
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
212 Smith Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #22.
Helen B Duffield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 1st St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6010
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6010
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
97 Patchogue-holbrook Rd
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Samoset Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 School St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #55.
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2460 Sycamore Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Ronkonkoma Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Peconic St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6000
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Cherokee Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Cherokee St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6027
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 467-6027
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Ronkonkoma, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
65 Gatelot Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ronkonkoma, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Ronkonkoma, NY include Sachem High School North, Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Hiawatha School.
How many public schools are located in Ronkonkoma, NY?
7 public schools are located in Ronkonkoma, NY.
What percentage of students in Ronkonkoma, NY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ronkonkoma, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ronkonkoma, NY?
Ronkonkoma, NY public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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