For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,245 students in Nesconset, NY (there are , serving 66 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Nesconset, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Nesconset, NY are Tackan Elementary School and Great Hollow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nesconset, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Nesconset have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Nesconset, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tackan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Midwood Ave
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2675
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Great Hollow Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Southern Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Nesconset, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29 Gibbs Pond Rd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-4405
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-4405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nesconset, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Nesconset, NY include Tackan Elementary School and Great Hollow Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nesconset?
2 public schools are located in Nesconset.
What percentage of students in Nesconset go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Nesconset are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nesconset?
Nesconset public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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