Paul J Bellew Elementary School
West Islip, NY · West Islip Union Free School District · Grades PK-5
635th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
Paul J Bellew Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Paul J Bellew Elementary School 635th 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 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — declining.
Paul J Bellew Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Paul J Bellew Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 468 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 85.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 10.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Typical home value $751K in zip 11795 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Bayview Elementary SchoolWest Islip Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away1,244th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 6Babylon Memorial Grade SchoolBabylon Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away954th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 2Oquenock Elementary SchoolWest Islip Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away2,038th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 42% - –Babylon Elementary SchoolBabylon Union Free School District · 1.4 mi away
- 3South Country SchoolBay Shore Union Free School District · 1.8 mi away1,787th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 45% - 4Marion G Vedder Elementary SchoolNorth Babylon Union Free School District · 1.8 mi away1,456th of 2,326
ELA 45% · Math 52% - 4Manetuck Elementary SchoolWest Islip Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away1,547th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 46% - 7South Bay SchoolWest Babylon Union Free School District · 2.2 mi away740th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Paul J Bellew Elementary School in?
Paul J Bellew Elementary School is part of the West Islip Union Free School District district in West Islip, New York.
Is Paul J Bellew Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Paul J Bellew Elementary School 635th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Paul J Bellew Elementary School?
White 85%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (468 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Paul J Bellew Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11795 is $751K 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.