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Best Schools in Shoreham, New York

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.0/10
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Choosing a school in Shoreham?

Use this page to compare every school in Shoreham by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Shoreham-wading River High School

8.9/10

High · Shoreham-wading River Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Albert G Prodell Middle School

7.9/10

Middle · Shoreham-wading River Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Miller Avenue School

4.3/10

Elementary · Shoreham-wading River Central 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 Shoreham for 2026 are Shoreham-wading River High School (8.9/10), Albert G Prodell Middle School (7.9/10), and Miller Avenue School (4.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

7.0

out of 10

Median Home

$539,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Shoreham

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Shoreham-wading River High School 8.9 / 10
2 Albert G Prodell Middle School 7.9 / 10
3 Miller Avenue School 4.3 / 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
7.0/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$161,250

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$539,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
44%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
36 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
96%

Of occupied housing units

How Shoreham compares

New York rank

#133 of 475

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.8

above New York avg (6.2)

Median household income

$161k

173% of New York median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Shoreham, New York

Shoreham, New York is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in Shoreham perform strongly 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 Shoreham is Shoreham-wading River High School with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Shoreham is served by 1 school district: SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 1,964 students.

Shoreham's community shows 44% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $161,250. The poverty rate in the area is 2.0%.

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.

Filter by ZIP: 11786 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 420 students · Kindergarten–2nd 4.3

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 445 students · 6th–8th 7.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 661 students · 9th–12th 8.9

Schools in Shoreham

Shoreham, New York · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$161,250

Median Home Value

$539,900

Median Rent

$1,955/mo

Population

6,348

College Educated

44%

Homeownership

96%

Avg Commute

36 min

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Community Profile

Shoreham has a median household income of $161,250. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $539,900, with a median rent of $1,955/month. The local poverty rate of 2.0% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Shoreham, New York

How many schools are in Shoreham, New York?

Shoreham has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Shoreham, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shoreham is 7.0 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 Shoreham, New York?

The top-ranked school in Shoreham on MySchoolScout is Shoreham-wading River High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Shoreham, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Shoreham on MySchoolScout is Miller Avenue School with a composite score of 4.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Shoreham, New York?

The top-ranked middle school in Shoreham on MySchoolScout is Albert G Prodell Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Shoreham, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Shoreham on MySchoolScout is Shoreham-wading River High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

How many school districts serve Shoreham, New York?

Shoreham is served by 1 school district: Shoreham-wading River Central School District.

What is the education level in Shoreham, New York?

According to Census data, 44% of adults in Shoreham have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Shoreham, New York?

The median household income in Shoreham is approximately $161,250 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Shoreham, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shoreham is 10.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shoreham, 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.