For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,398 students in Sayville, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Sayville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sayville, NY are Sayville Middle School, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sayville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sayville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sayville, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sayville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
291 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Lincoln Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Sunrise Dr
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sayville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sayville, NY include Sayville Middle School, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sayville?
3 public schools are located in Sayville.
What percentage of students in Sayville go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Sayville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sayville?
Sayville public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sayville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sayville include: Lincoln Avenue Elementary School vs. Sunrise Drive Elementary School
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