South Bay School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Babylon, New York 11704 · West Babylon Union Free School District
#843 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#14293 of 50,301 nationally
About South Bay School
South Bay School is a public elementary located in West Babylon, in the West Babylon Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 288 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 843rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 288.
There are 7 schools in West Babylon; South Bay School ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Bay School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John F Kennedy School
West Babylon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 203 m away
West Babylon Senior High School
West Babylon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,228 students · 1.2 km away
Lindenhurst Senior High School
Lindenhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,868 students · 1.7 km away
Alleghany Avenue School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students · 1.8 km away
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Babylon · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
490 students · 1.8 km away
Daniel Street School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students · 1.9 km away
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Babylon · Public high · Grades 7–12
662 students · 2.0 km away
Babylon Elementary School
Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–2
337 students · 2.0 km away
West Babylon Junior High School
West Babylon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students · 2.0 km away
Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students · 2.0 km away
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Daniel Warren Elementary School
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288 students
Westfield Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Marcy Elementary School
Marcy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Edwards-Knox Elementary School
Hermon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Bay School a good school?
South Bay School has a Success Index (US) of 65.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #843 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Bay School rank in New York?
South Bay School ranks #843 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #14293 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Bay School?
South Bay School had 288 students in 2025.
Is South Bay School a elementary school or a high school?
South Bay School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.