Best Schools in Huntington, New York
10 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Huntington?
Use this page to compare every school in Huntington by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Lloyd Harbor School
Elementary · Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Huntington High School
High · Huntington Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
James H Boyd Elementary School
Elementary · Elwood Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Huntington for 2026 are Lloyd Harbor School (8.8/10), Huntington High School (8.4/10), and James H Boyd Elementary School (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$748,200
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$748,200
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 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 Huntington schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Huntington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Harbor School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Huntington High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | James H Boyd Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Flower Hill School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodhull Intermediate School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | J Taylor Finley Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | St Patrick's School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Southdown School | 3.4 / 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
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $173,014
- Median home value
- $748,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Avg commute
- 37 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Huntington compares
New York rank
#245 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$173k
185% of New York median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Huntington, New York
Huntington, New York has 9 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.7 out of 10. The performance landscape skews toward strength at the elementary level, where three of the top four ranked schools are elementary campuses. Four of those 9 schools — 44% — score 7 or higher, a meaningful concentration of above-average options relative to the overall city average.
The elementary tier is where Huntington separates from its average. Lloyd Harbor School leads the city at 8.8 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked schools here. James H. Boyd Elementary follows at 8.5, and Flower Hill School rounds out the strong elementary group at 7.7. Parents prioritizing early-grade academics have real choices at the top of the distribution, with two schools sitting more than two full points above the city average.
The secondary picture holds up reasonably well. Huntington High School scores 7.9, sitting well above the city's 6.7 average and suggesting that academic momentum carries into the upper grades. Woodhull Intermediate comes in at 6.7, matching the citywide average exactly — a noticeable step down from the elementary tier. The transition from elementary to middle school is the performance gap parents should track most closely when evaluating this city.
The practical takeaway for families: which attendance zone you're in determines your entry point. Families in Lloyd Harbor's and Boyd's zones enter at the city's highest-performing campuses, where scores run 1.8 to 2.1 points above the city average. Families with middle schoolers will want to look closely at Woodhull's specific academic data before assuming elementary strength carries straight through. With a 44% rate of 7-plus-scoring schools and a top score of 8.8, Huntington rewards parents who research attendance boundaries — the spread between best and average is wide enough that geography within the city matters.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 391 students · 2nd–6th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 418 students · 3rd–6th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 282 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 7.5 | ||
| 4 | 643 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.0 | ||
| 5 | 292 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 6.1 | ||
| 6 | 286 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 3.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Patrick's School
Private
524 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.5 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 422 students · 4th–6th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 594 students · 7th–8th | 4.8 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,422 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
Schools in Huntington
Huntington, New York · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$173,014
Median Home Value
$748,200
Median Rent
$2,397/mo
Population
42,423
College Educated
64%
Homeownership
89%
Avg Commute
37 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Community Profile
Huntington has a median household income of $173,014. It is a well-educated community where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $748,200, with a median rent of $2,397/month. The local poverty rate of 4.1% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Huntington, New York
How many schools are in Huntington, New York?
Huntington has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Huntington, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Huntington is 6.3 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 Huntington, New York?
The top-ranked school in Huntington on MySchoolScout is Lloyd Harbor School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Huntington, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Huntington on MySchoolScout is Lloyd Harbor School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Huntington, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Huntington on MySchoolScout is Woodhull Intermediate School with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What is the best high school in Huntington, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Huntington on MySchoolScout is Huntington High School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
How many school districts serve Huntington, New York?
Huntington is served by 4 school districts: Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, Elwood Union Free School District, Huntington Union Free School District, South Huntington Union Free School District.
What is the education level in Huntington, New York?
According to Census data, 64% of adults in Huntington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Huntington, New York?
The median household income in Huntington is approximately $173,014 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Huntington, New York?
Yes, Huntington has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Patrick's School with a score of 4.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Huntington, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Huntington is 11.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Huntington, 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.