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8 schools in Central Islip

New York · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Central Islip comes to roughly 7,220 students across 8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Central Islip

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,220
+545 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
2%
was 5%
% Hispanic
80%
was 76%
% Black
14%
was 17%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ANTHONY ALFANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-06491
CENTRAL ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-122,615
CHARLES A MULLIGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-06997
CORDELLO AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-06490
FRANCIS J O'NEILL SCHOOLElementaryKG-06600
MARGUERITE L MULVEY SCHOOLElementaryKG-06567
RALPH REED SCHOOLMiddle07-081,192
SOUTH SHORE CHARTER SCHOOLElementaryKG-02268

About Central Islip

Central Islip, New York is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,220 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Central Islip average about 903 students each, 74% higher than the New York norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Central Islip has grew 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,675 students to 7,220. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 7-year window. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 76% to 80%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Central Islip discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Central Islip?
Central Islip, New York has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,220 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Central Islip?
Central Islip has 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Central Islip?
CENTRAL ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Central Islip by enrollment, with approximately 2,615 students.
What school districts serve Central Islip?
Central Islip is served by 2 public school districts, including CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH SHORE CHARTER SCHOOL.
What grade levels do public schools in Central Islip cover?
Public schools in Central Islip serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Central Islip?
1 of the 8 public schools in Central Islip are charter schools.