Best 11741 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,655 students in 11741, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 11741, NY are Merrimac School, Seneca Middle School and Tamarac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11741 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11741, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11741, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrimac School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1090 Broadway Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5670
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Main St
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Spence Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 244-5680
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Grundy Avenue School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Grundy Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1820
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Nokomis School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Holbrook Rd
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1840
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11741, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11741, NY include Merrimac School, Seneca Middle School and Tamarac Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11741?
5 public schools are located in 11741.
What is the racial composition of students in 11741?
11741 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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