For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,976 students in 11772, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11772, NY are Saxton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11772 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11772, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11772, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saxton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Saxton St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
South Ocean Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Special Education School
201 Sunrise Hwy
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Gr: K-12 | 1,892 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
11772, New York 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11772, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11772, NY include Saxton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11772?
3 public middle schools are located in 11772.
What is the racial composition of students in 11772?
11772 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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