For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,579 students in 11726, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 11726, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11726, NY are Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, Deauville Gardens East Elementary School and Great Neck Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11726 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11726, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11726, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter G O'connell Copiague High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Dixon Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4010
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Waldo St
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Great Neck Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4013
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4013
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Deauville Blvd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Copiague Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Great Neck Rd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4011
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Susan E Wiley School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Scudder Ave
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4014
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4014
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11726, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11726, NY include Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, Deauville Gardens East Elementary School and Great Neck Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11726?
6 public schools are located in 11726.
What percentage of students in 11726 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 11726 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11726?
11726 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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