For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,458 students in 11561, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 526 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 11561, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11561, NY are Long Beach High School, Lido Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11561 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11561, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11561, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Beach High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 Lagoon Dr W
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2012
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2012
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Lido Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91 Maryland Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Lindell Boulevard School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Lindell Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2166
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2166
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
456 Neptune Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11561, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11561, NY include Long Beach High School, Lido Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11561?
6 public schools are located in 11561.
What percentage of students in 11561 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 11561 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11561?
11561 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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