Best Schools in Shelter Island, New York
1 schools · 1 Other
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Shelter Island School
Other · Shelter Island Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$998,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$998,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Shelter Island
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelter Island School | 5.4 / 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
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $129,826
- Median home value
- $998,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 94%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Shelter Island compares
Median household income
$130k
139% of New York median
About Schools in Shelter Island, New York
Shelter Island, New York is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Shelter Island show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Shelter Island is Shelter Island School with a composite score of 5.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Shelter Island is served by 1 school district: SHELTER ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 194 students.
Shelter Island's community shows 52% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $129,826. The poverty rate in the area is 3.7%.
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.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 193 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.4 |
Schools in Shelter Island
Shelter Island, New York · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$129,826
Median Home Value
$998,700
Population
2,858
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Community Profile
Shelter Island has a median household income of $129,826. It is a well-educated community where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $998,700. The local poverty rate of 3.7% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- New York
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Shelter Island, New York
How many schools are in Shelter Island, New York?
Shelter Island has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Shelter Island, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shelter Island is 5.4 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 Shelter Island, New York?
The top-ranked school in Shelter Island on MySchoolScout is Shelter Island School with a composite score of 5.4/10.
How many school districts serve Shelter Island, New York?
Shelter Island is served by 1 school district: Shelter Island Union Free School District.
What is the education level in Shelter Island, New York?
According to Census data, 52% of adults in Shelter Island have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Shelter Island, New York?
The median household income in Shelter Island is approximately $129,826 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shelter Island, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shelter Island is 5.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shelter Island, 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.