Public schools in Copiague, NY
6 open public schools with an address in Copiague, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,579
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Copiague public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Copiague, NY: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,579 students, an average of 763 per school. The largest campus is Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School (1,567 students), and the largest elementary school is Susan E Wiley School (611).
Every listed school belongs to Copiague Union Free School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Copiague
Elementary schools in Copiague
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deauville Gardens East Elementary School Copiague Union Free School District | KG–05 | 465 | 16.7:1 | |
| Deauville Gardens West Elementary School Copiague Union Free School District | KG–05 | 427 | 14.1:1 | |
| Great Neck Road Elementary School Copiague Union Free School District | KG–05 | 428 | 14.9:1 | |
| Susan E Wiley School Copiague Union Free School District | KG–05 | 611 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Copiague
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiague Middle School Copiague Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,081 | 12:1 |
High schools in Copiague
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School Copiague Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,567 | 13.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.3%
- Hispanic70.3%
- Black18.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Copiague schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,579 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Copiague
How many public schools are in Copiague, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Copiague: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,579 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Copiague?
All listed public schools with an address in Copiague belong to Copiague Union Free School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Copiague?
Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Copiague, with 1,567 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Copiague?
No school with an address in Copiague is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Copiague schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Copiague public schools is 14.5:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Copiague guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities