Photo: Ihop4u2 · Public domainHuntington’s public schools outscore 89% of New York districts
Math proficiency in Huntington’s districts is 76%, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Huntington, 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 75% 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.
Huntington’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 276 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Huntington’s, its schools beat 74%, lower than their 89% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 76% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $37,518 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Anthony's High School (private), St. Patrick's School (private), Trinity Regional School-East Northport Campus (private), Crestwood Country Day School (private), Long Island School for the Gifted (private), Developmental Disabilities Institute Huntington (private), School House (private), Huntington Montessori-Northshore Learning (private), Love of Learning Montessori (private), Long Island Whole Child Academy (private), Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (private) and Daytop Preparatory School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Huntington’s grade
A: better than 89% of New York school districts, #57 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 Huntington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Huntington
Signal Hill Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 672 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
6th grade in Huntington · depends on your address
West Hollow Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 968 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Melville
Candlewood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 706 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
7th grade in Huntington · depends on your address
West Hollow Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 968 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Melville
Candlewood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 706 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
8th grade in Huntington · depends on your address
West Hollow Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 968 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Melville
Candlewood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 706 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
9th grade in Huntington · depends on your address
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Grades 9–12 · 1,407 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
Half Hollow Hills High School West
Grades 9–12 · 1,028 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
10th grade in Huntington · depends on your address
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Grades 9–12 · 1,407 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
Half Hollow Hills High School West
Grades 9–12 · 1,028 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Dix Hills
Huntington’s public schools are run by Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Parts of Huntington (17%, 13%, 12%, 11%, 8%, 6% and 6% of its land) are served by Northport-East Northport Union Free, Cold Spring Harbor Central, South Huntington Union Free, Huntington Union Free, Harborfields Central, Elwood Union Free and Commack 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
Huntington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Huntington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | A | Half Hollow Hills Central |
| Oyster Bay | — | — |
| Lloyd Harbor | A+ | Cold Spring Harbor Central |
| Smithtown | A | Kings Park Central PK–12 · Smithtown Central K–12 |
| Babylon | — | — |
| Laurel Hollow | A+ | Cold Spring Harbor Central |
| Islip | A− | Connetquot Central |
Every school in Huntington
59 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Brentwood Residential Center).
Questions about Huntington’s schools
Are Huntington’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Huntington children attend outscore 89% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #57 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Huntington in?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,203 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Huntington are served by Northport-East Northport Union Free, Cold Spring Harbor Central, South Huntington Union Free, Huntington Union Free, Harborfields Central, Elwood Union Free and Commack Union Free.
Where do Huntington kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Half Hollow Hills High School East and Half Hollow Hills High School West.
What is Huntington’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Half Hollow Hills Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Huntington spend per student?
$37,518 in Half Hollow Hills Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Huntington?
Yes: St. Anthony's High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 2,435 students), St. Patrick's School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 508 students), Trinity Regional School-East Northport Campus (Catholic, grades PK–8, 302 students), Crestwood Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 168 students), Long Island School for the Gifted (nonsectarian, grades K–9, 133 students), Developmental Disabilities Institute Huntington (special education, grades , 123 students), School House (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 122 students), Huntington Montessori-Northshore Learning (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 117 students), Love of Learning Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 101 students), Long Island Whole Child Academy (special education, grades 2–10, 26 students), Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (special education, grades , 24 students) and Daytop Preparatory School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 10 students).
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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.