Santapogue School

Santapogue School serves 356 students in grades pre-K through 5 in West Babylon, New York, earning a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating. That score reflects strong performance across both academic achievement (7.6) and growth (9.9), with the growth figure placing it among the highest-performing elementary schools in the state. The data backs that up.

Santapogue ranks #38 out of 4,739 public schools in New York, outperforming 99% of schools statewide. Among elementary schools specifically, it sits at #32 out of 2,549 — a position that holds up whether you're comparing it against suburban peers or the full New York public school landscape. Within West Babylon, it ranks second out of seven public schools.

A student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 keeps class sizes compact, giving students more instructional contact than most public elementaries provide. For families focused on early-grade academic momentum, Santapogue's growth score of 9.9 signals that students here are not just meeting expectations — they're consistently exceeding them year over year. That sustained upward trajectory is what lifts Santapogue well clear of the state average and makes it one of the most effective elementary options in New York for families in the West Babylon area.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Santapogue School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.