Public schools in West Islip, NY
7 open public schools with an address in West Islip, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,816
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of West Islip public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in West Islip, NY: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,816 students, an average of 545 per school. The largest campus is West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students), and the largest elementary school is Manetuck Elementary School (514).
Every listed school belongs to West Islip 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 11.2:1, similar to 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 17% 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 West Islip
Elementary schools in West Islip
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Elementary School West Islip Union Free School District | KG–05 | 440 | 12.8:1 | |
| Manetuck Elementary School West Islip Union Free School District | KG–05 | 514 | 13.7:1 | |
| Oquenock Elementary School West Islip Union Free School District | KG–05 | 418 | 11.2:1 | |
| Paul J Bellew Elementary School West Islip Union Free School District | KG–05 | 463 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in West Islip
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Street Middle School West Islip Union Free School District | 06–08 | 380 | 9:1 | |
| Udall Road Middle School West Islip Union Free School District | 06–08 | 438 | 9:1 |
High schools in West Islip
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Islip Senior High School West Islip Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,163 | 9.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.4%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 West Islip schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,816 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Islip
How many public schools are in West Islip, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in West Islip: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,816 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Islip?
All listed public schools with an address in West Islip belong to West Islip 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 West Islip?
West Islip Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Islip, with 1,163 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Islip?
No school with an address in West Islip 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 West Islip schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Islip public schools is 11.2:1, similar to 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 West Islip 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