Babylon’s public schools outscore 83% of New York districts
In Babylon, 69% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Babylon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 46% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Babylon’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 432 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Babylon’s, its schools beat 71%, lower than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 69% and math 65% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $34,654 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Babylon Memorial Grade School, then Babylon Junior-Senior High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Babylon’s grade
A−: better than 83% of New York school districts, #87 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Babylon, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Babylon
Babylon Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Babylon
Babylon Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Babylon
Babylon Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Babylon
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 490 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Babylon
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 490 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Babylon
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 490 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Babylon
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Grades 3–6 · 490 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Babylon
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 662 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Babylon
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 662 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Babylon
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 662 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Babylon
Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 662 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Babylon’s public schools are run by Babylon Union Free School District. Parts of Babylon (17% of its land) are served by West Babylon Union Free instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Babylon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Babylon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Babylon | A− | Babylon Union Free |
| Babylon (town) | — | — |
| Islip | A− | Connetquot Central |
Every school in Babylon
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Babylon’s schools
Are Babylon’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Babylon children attend outscore 83% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #87 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Babylon in?
Babylon Union Free School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,489 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Babylon are served by West Babylon Union Free.
What is Babylon’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Babylon Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Babylon spend per student?
$34,654 in Babylon Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Babylon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Babylon → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.