For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,658 students in 11741, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 11741, NY are Merrimac School, Tamarac Elementary School and Seneca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11741 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11741, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11741, NY 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrimac School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 Broadway Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Spence Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Main St
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #44.
Nokomis School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Holbrook Rd
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Grundy Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 Grundy Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11741, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11741, NY include Merrimac School, Tamarac Elementary School and Seneca Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11741?
5 public schools are located in 11741.
What is the racial composition of students in 11741?
11741 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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