Paul J Bellew Elementary School
West Islip, NY · West Islip Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
635th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
25 HIGBIE LN, West Islip, NY 11795
(631)504-5680NCES ID 363069004131Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 468 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 85.3% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 10.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $751K in zip 11795 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Paul J Bellew Elementary School
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ELA 45% ▼22 · Math 52% ▼19Compare - #1547Manetuck Elementary SchoolWest Islip Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away1,547th of 2,326
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ELA 65% ▼2 · Math 68% ▼3Compare
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.