John F Kennedy Elementary School

John F Kennedy Elementary School serves 430 students in grades 3-5 in East Islip, offering a focused upper elementary experience with a favorable 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio and 38 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #912 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools, placing it in the 81st percentile statewide. Academically, students show strong performance in English Language Arts with 61% achieving proficiency or above, while mathematics shows room for growth with 54% meeting proficiency standards.

The school's 7.1 academic score reflects consistent educational delivery in this suburban setting. The school draws from an affluent community where families demonstrate a strong commitment to education. The surrounding 11730 zip code area has a median household income of $137,649 and a low poverty rate of just 3.6%.

With 37% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and median home values of $542,200, the neighborhood reflects stable, education-focused families. John F Kennedy Elementary operates as a regular public school in East Islip's large suburban environment, serving a community that values educational achievement and provides students with the socioeconomic advantages that often support academic success.