Dogwood Elementary School
Smithtown, NY · Smithtown Central School District · Grades K-5
642nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
Dogwood Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dogwood Elementary School 642nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Dogwood Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Dogwood Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 80.9% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 11.7% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Dogwood Elementary School
Typical home value $808K in zip 11787 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dogwood Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Smithtown Elementary SchoolSmithtown Central School District · 0.9 mi away798th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 68% - 6Mount Pleasant Elementary SchoolSmithtown Central School District · 1.6 mi away1,025th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 69% - 6Saint James Elementary SchoolSmithtown Central School District · 2 mi away1,115th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 8Tackan Elementary SchoolSmithtown Central School District · 2.2 mi away592nd of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 72% - 8Mills Pond Elementary SchoolSmithtown Central School District · 2.3 mi away482nd of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 72% - 7Forest Brook Elementary SchoolHauppauge Union Free School District · 2.4 mi away725th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 71% - 8Wenonah SchoolSachem Central School District · 2.9 mi away611th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 4Cherokee Street Elementary SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 3.1 mi away1,541st of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dogwood Elementary School in?
Dogwood Elementary School is part of the Smithtown Central School District district in Smithtown, New York.
Is Dogwood Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dogwood Elementary School 642nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Dogwood Elementary School?
White 81%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 3% (367 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dogwood Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11787 is $808K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.