For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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