For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,494 students in 11720, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY are Dawnwood Middle School, Selden Middle School and Jericho Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11720 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11720, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11720, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawnwood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Selden Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Jefferson Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Jericho Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11720, NY include Dawnwood Middle School, Selden Middle School and Jericho Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11720?
3 public middle schools are located in 11720.
What is the racial composition of students in 11720?
11720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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