2019 Safest School Districts in Suffolk CountyAbout this List

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

• School District
• Cold Spring Harbor, NY
• 8

Sophomore: Cold Spring Harbor is a very good school district. The staff is excellent. The majority of the teachers at all levels of education are informative and empathetic. The variety of clubs and activities is decent for a fairly small district. The atmosphere is welcoming and most students are quite courteous. Even though there is a lack of diversity, relatively little prejudice and bigotry exists. The district prepares students well for college and further education, although students' workloads often become overwhelming and stressful. The emphasis on athletics sometimes overshadows other, much smaller programs, such as art and music. Overall, my experience in the district has been enjoyable.
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• A+

• A+

• 4 Total Schools
• 1,801 Students

Mount Sinai School District

• School District
• Mount Sinai, NY
• 21

Senior: Mount Sinai is a great, but flawed school. I would definitely say the best aspect of the school is the staff. (Almost) everyone is friendly and helpful. For the most part, the staff is easygoing, yet also dedicated to giving you the best education possible. I never felt like I had a teacher that didn’t care about me, despite the large (~30 kids) class sizes.

I’d say there definitely is a class/race divide among the students. While there is no outright animosity, generally the pretty, white, rich and athletic kids hang out and party together and the rest of the kids form their own cliques. I’d say this leads to the non-community feel of Mt. Sinai. After 12 years here, I still haven’t had a conversation with probaly half my grade, due to not much social interaction outside of cliques.
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• A

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 2,368 Students

Commack Union Free School District

• School District
• East Northport, NY
• 29

Senior: Overall, Commack Union Free School District is a great school when it comes to helping with college applications and preparing students for the life of college. The IB Program is heavily enforced to help students prepare for college. One of the primary issues I have with the Commack UFSD is its lack of investment in the technology department. As a member of National Technical Honor Society and a student who endeavors to become a mechanical engineer, technology is a large part of my life, academically and socially. After reflecting on my high school career, I feel that a more fully developed technology department would have helped me figure out my goals and engage myself more in my schools technical department.
Read 29 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 8 Total Schools
• 6,489 Students

Port Jefferson Union Free School District

• School District
• Port Jefferson, NY
• 3

Senior: Port Jeff School district has been a blessing for me. All of the teachers are so supportive and very approachable if you have any questions. The classes are structured very well and you find yourself really well prepared academically. Since it is a small school, everyone knows everyone and its very easy to create long lasting relationships that will go well past high school.
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• A+

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,105 Students

Southampton Union Free School District

• School District
• Southampton, NY
• 9

Senior: As a senior at Southampton High School, I can tell you that here at Southampton there is something for everyone, everything from a robotics club to a Cultural Latino Club, where you can meet and interact with students from different backgrounds. Although Southampton has many factors that may have a positive impact on many students, there are also a few things that may be improved in the following years. Alongside these activities, you can find a group of staff that is willing to ensure that every student understands the curriculum, even if they have to spend hours on each individual student. One such improvement that can be made is the food sold within the building. Although it was bearable, the food was not exactly something that I look forward to everyday and would much rather purchase food from the local deli. Beside this factor, there are not many negative experiences that one can have at this school that is full of determined students.
Read 9 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,635 Students

Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

• School District
• Westhampton Beach, NY
• 14

Senior: Westhampton Beach is a very safe and friendly children/ family environment/ school and town in general. The sports teams are very good and competitive, but also it gets the entire community to be involved to come out and support the teams. There are a lot of general community activities and involvement within the school community, the teachers are great and very helpful with almost anything you might need guidance with. The school is not very diverse, mainly Caucasian with other exceptional races. Westhampton is technologically advanced with tools, and resources students have available to them, including laptops. The theater and music programs are also amazing with great teachers to help future careers in music/ theater. Overall, it is a great school.
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• A+

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,796 Students

Southold Union Free School District

• School District
• Southold, NY
• 4

Senior: It is a good school because everyone knows everyone, being small a school the teachers really get to know the students. I believe that our teacher work hard at providing each student a good education, if I could suggest improvement it would be that all teacher receive additional training for the common core curriculum. Being one of the first high school classes to be taught the common curriculum I can see from my younger siblings that the teacher are still struggling to learn the material.
Read 4 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 781 Students

Sayville Union Free School District

• School District
• Sayville, NY
• 9

Senior: Throughout my experience as Sayville High School, I have made ever lasting friendships and memories. As my time at this school comes to a close, I find myself really appreciating everything it has to offer. From clubs to electives, Sayville High School has made me grow and mature into the young woman I am today. The football games bring together not just the whole school but the entire town! Sports, clubs, and academics are all mutually respected and everybody seems to get along. Teachers have left an eternal foot print on my heart. The support and motivation provided is incredible, and nobody ever feels alone here. At Sayville High School, there is no "popular" crowd and there is no "jocks", everybody's equal. Walking past people I rarely talk to and sharing a friendly smile with them is something that means the most to me. My school is one of the kindest and most safe schools anybody could attend. I could not ask for a better place to have had my education for these past few years!
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• A+

• A+

• 5 Total Schools
• 2,979 Students

Smithtown Central School District

• School District
• Smithtown, NY
• 41

Senior: Over my past four years in the Smithtown Central School District I have experienced many things that have made it a wonderful experience. Throughout the past couple years I have made life-long friends and relationships through school and other school-related activities. Smithtown really provides one with a range of different activities for one to be involved in. Everyone will be able to find at least one thing that they will enjoy doing and make their experience memorable. Another fact about the school district is that it really prepares one for the real world and challenges one may face. The teachers are always there to help you by offering extra help and advice. Now, nothing is perfect so that is why this school district gets a four star rating, but the greatness of this school district definitely outweighs the minor setbacks of it.
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• A

• A

• 13 Total Schools
• 9,371 Students

Half Hollow Hills Central School District

• School District
• Dix Hills, NY
• 21

Senior: Great schools! The level of academics is one of the highest in the country and offers many opportunities for student to pursue all fields of study, Like art, music, science, engineering, computer programming, and many more. Administration at schools can hound students a bit, but it is usually for the greater good.
Read 21 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 11 Total Schools
• 8,374 Students

South Huntington Union Free School District

• School District
• Huntington Station, NY
• 13

Alum: Teachers, faculty and staff throughout the entirety of the school district devise their actions to creating a comfortable, natural, accepting environment with a primary focus on academic excellence. Going through this district is a unique experience that constantly promotes the appearance of a nostalgic state of mind when recanting upon unfathomable experiences. This community is based on unity to achieve instilled common distinction in a wide array of facets.
Read 13 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 7 Total Schools
• 5,962 Students

Connetquot Central School District

• School District
• Bohemia, NY
• 31

Alum: Moving as a child is difficult under any circumstance. Especially moving in the eighth grade. However, Connetquot truly welcomed me as if I belonged from the beginning. It was such a simple transition than I imagined it to be. Teachers are genuine, academics are challenging in all the right areas, and athletics are something everyone loves being part of! My overall experience was wonderful, so great I wish I could relive high school at Connetquot again!
Read 31 Reviews

• A

• A

• 11 Total Schools
• 6,026 Students

Northport-East Northport Union Free School District

• School District
• Northport, NY
• 18

Parent: Although my children enjoy the N-EN School District and it is a very tight knit community, too many teachers, coaches and administrators live within the district boundaries. This creates an environment where people's interests are not always about the greater good, but that of keeping friends and neighbors happy. Parents of too many students work as teachers & coaches and unfair advantages are often allowed Students are not held to academic or behavioral standards as they would be with a complete stranger. Below average students are pushed along rather than receiving necessary remediation and tutoring.
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• A

• A

• 9 Total Schools
• 5,586 Students

Harborfields Central School District

• School District
• Greenlawn, NY
• 21

Senior: Harborfields Central school district is amazing with continuous opportunities, and well-rounded students. They have amazing staff across all four schools with very dedicated teachers. The students are also amazing with the extra time and thought they put into their extra-curricular activities to build the "HFamily" saying. From sports, leadership, student government, HF news team, drama club etc.
Read 21 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 3,216 Students

Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District

• School District
• Cutchogue, NY
• 3

Senior: Great school with a close community. We are offered some AP courses but wish there were more. Teachers care about students.
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• A+

• A

• 2 Total Schools
• 1,213 Students

Elwood Union Free School District

• School District
• Greenlawn, NY
• 4

Senior: Elwood Union Free School District provides rigorous courses with passionate teachers. They have a very organized testing schedule and always have student safety in mind. From their academics to their extracurricular activities, Elwood truly provides an exceptional experience.
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• A

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 2,270 Students

Shelter Island Union Free School District

• School District
• Shelter Island, NY

• B+

• A

• 1 Total Schools
• 226 Students

Babylon Union Free School District

• School District
• Babylon, NY
• 7

Senior: For being such a small school, Babylon offers many activities. Our community is supportive and the students are active!
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• A-

• A

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,584 Students

Three Village Central School District

• School District
• Stony Brook, NY
• 13

Senior: Three Village offered a very in-depth education with creative teachers, many school activities and an emphasis on including and accepting others. It is located in a very nice area and most of the kids attending are very friendly and welcoming. However, you will come across many entitled people and deal with parents constantly interfering with childrens' academics and school life because of this sense of entitlement. It is not a very diverse school, yet you will definitely find a good selection of kids. It is a large school district where typically everyone will find their place.
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• A+

• A

• 8 Total Schools
• 6,410 Students

Bridgehampton Union Free School District

• School District
• Bridgehampton, NY
• 1

Senior: It is a very small but very diverse school. I have been going here since kindergarten. The teachers really take an interest in you and care about you. They will help you in any way possible.
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• B+

• A

• 1 Total Schools
• 200 Students

Islip Union Free School District

• School District
• Islip, NY
• 2

Alum: Islip Union Free School District is truly an amazing place to learn! I was a student at Islip schools for my entire K-12 career and loved every minute of it. Not only are the teachers and the education fantastic, but the students and the Islip community are truly connected. I don't think i would be the confident, smart, and enduring young woman i am today without the help and support of this fantastic school district. They truly molded me and taught me to be the best that I could be!
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• A

• A

• 5 Total Schools
• 2,864 Students

East Moriches Union Free School District

• School District
• East Moriches, NY
• 1

Alum: From kindergarten to 8th grade, East Moriches School has prepared me for the rigors and difficulty that is high-school. And the choice of high school, though difficult during the end of 8th grade, ultimately prepares you for college decisions and everyday decisions as you age.
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• B+

• A

• 2 Total Schools
• 730 Students

West Babylon Union Free School District

• School District
• West Babylon, NY
• 16

Junior: The West Babylon School district provides students with many opportunities to explore their talents, interest, and receive substantial amounts of academic achievements. The music wing has various of opportunities for students seeking to pursue a college major in liberal arts, drama, performances, music,etc. The teachers give their best effort and provide extra help sessions to help students achieve the best grades possible. The principal and guidance counselors take initiative to help guide students throughout high school. The social workers there also provide a good support to students who are struggling and it allows for them to open up. Different clubs are provided to help students get more involved in their communities, meet new people, and help others. Overall great school. The kids there are friendly. Others are nasty and racist-- but you pick your crowd. It is a fairly safe school.
Read 16 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,976 Students

Miller Place Union Free School District

• School District
• Miller Place, NY
• 25

Parent: I have 2 kids in the middle school. All 3 schools that we have attended are phenomenal! The administration and teachers are amazing, it’s a small school and all the kids know one another and get along great, no real issues. The buildings are all covered by security guards, security cameras, and single point of entry buildings which as a Mom, gives me great peace of mind.
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• A-

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 2,729 Students

Kings Park Central School District

• School District
• Kings Park, NY
• 17

Senior: All in all, KPCSD is a pretty well-rounded school. The teachers are well informed in their fields and are generally happy with their jobs.But because of a fairly low budget, the roof in the high school has a constant leaking problem, the art department works with 10-year-old supplies that constantly get stolen, and the music department is always up in arms with the heads of the schools. During the summer before the 2017-2018 school year, the school started some renovations they said would be done before the school started. It is now January of 2018 and we do not have a library, have the computer rooms are gone, the auditorium has no soundproofing and the chairs that were finally put in place are positioned wrong. Despite all this, the high school has pretty good coursework with a surprising amount of AP classes that most students come out of with a 3-5 on the AP exams.
Read 17 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 5 Total Schools
• 3,400 Students