Best Schools in Bay Shore, New York
13 schools · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Bay Shore by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Hemlock Elementary School
Elementary · Brentwood Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
South Country School
Elementary · Bay Shore Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Bay Shore Senior High School
High · Bay Shore Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bay Shore for 2026 are Hemlock Elementary School (7.4/10), South Country School (7.0/10), and Bay Shore Senior High School (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
11 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$464,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
13
11 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$464,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.4/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bay Shore schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bay Shore schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bay Shore
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemlock Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | South Country School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Bay Shore Senior High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Oak Park Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Bay Shore Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Southwest Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Gardiner Manor School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | West Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $115,112
- Median home value
- $464,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
15% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bay Shore compares
New York rank
#371 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$115k
123% of New York median
Schools in this city
13
Bay Shore Union Free School District runs 64% of Bay Shore's public schools
Bay Shore touches 2 districts, but Bay Shore Union Free School District is the one most addresses actually attend.
Bay Shore Union Free School District accounts for 7 of 11 public schools (64%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 4.
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.0 to 7.4 — the spread is inside Bay Shore, not a citywide average.
- Bay Shore Union Free School District7 public · 64%
- Brentwood Union Free School District4 public · 36%
About Schools in Bay Shore, New York
Bay Shore, New York is home to 13 schools, including 11 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.0 out of 10, schools in Bay Shore show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Bay Shore is Hemlock Elementary School with a composite score of 7.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Bay Shore is served by 2 school districts: BAY SHORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 24,231 students.
Bay Shore's community shows 26% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $115,112. The poverty rate in the area is 7.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 638 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 489 students · 3rd–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 716 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 955 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 5 | 359 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 5.9 | ||
| 6 | 492 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 5.9 | ||
| 7 | 388 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 5.8 | ||
| 8 | 714 students · 3rd–5th | 4.3 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Patrick SchoolPrivate 395 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Bay Shore Christian SchoolPrivate 71 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,269 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 894 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,893 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
Schools in Bay Shore
Bay Shore, New York · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$115,112
Median Home Value
$464,300
Median Rent
$1,885/mo
Population
68,648
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Community Profile
Bay Shore has a median household income of $115,112. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $464,300, with a median rent of $1,885/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Bay Shore, New York
How many schools are in Bay Shore, New York?
Bay Shore has 13 schools, including 11 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bay Shore, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bay Shore is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bay Shore, New York?
The top-ranked school in Bay Shore on MySchoolScout is Hemlock Elementary School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bay Shore, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bay Shore on MySchoolScout is Hemlock Elementary School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Bay Shore, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Bay Shore on MySchoolScout is Bay Shore Middle School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in Bay Shore, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Bay Shore on MySchoolScout is Bay Shore Senior High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Bay Shore, New York?
Bay Shore is served by 2 school districts: Bay Shore Union Free School District, Brentwood Union Free School District.
What is the education level in Bay Shore, New York?
According to Census data, 26% of adults in Bay Shore have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bay Shore, New York?
The median household income in Bay Shore is approximately $115,112 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Bay Shore, New York?
Yes, Bay Shore has 2 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Patrick School with a score of 5.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bay Shore, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bay Shore is 11.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bay Shore, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.