Sound Beach School

Sound Beach School serves 488 students in grades 3 through 5 in Miller Place, offering a focused elementary education experience with a favorable 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio supported by 41 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating and ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide, placing it at #874 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools. Academically, Sound Beach School demonstrates strong performance with 61% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 58% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to helping students build essential foundational skills during these critical elementary years. The school draws families from a well-educated community where 46% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $136,360. This affluent suburban setting, with a low 6.2% poverty rate and median home values of $548,700, creates a stable environment that supports student learning and family engagement.

Sound Beach School operates within Miller Place's large suburban community in Suffolk County, where families value educational excellence and the school benefits from strong community resources and parental involvement typical of established Long Island neighborhoods.