For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,489 students in Babylon, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Babylon, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Babylon, NY are Babylon Junior-senior High School and Babylon Memorial Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Babylon, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Babylon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Babylon, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Babylon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Railroad Ave
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7920
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7920
Gr: 7-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Babylon Memorial Grade School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
169 Park Ave
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7980
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7980
Gr: 3-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
171 Ralph Ave
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7960
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 893-7960
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Babylon, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Babylon, NY include Babylon Junior-senior High School and Babylon Memorial Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Babylon?
3 public schools are located in Babylon.
What percentage of students in Babylon go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Babylon are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Babylon?
Babylon public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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