Connetquot Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Connetquot Central School District

Connetquot Central School District in Suffolk County serves all grades from pre-kindergarten through twelfth and operates ten school buildings across a cluster of communities including Bohemia, Oakdale, Ronkonkoma, and Sayville. The district enrollment is mid-sized, spanning both elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.

State assessment results from 2024-2025 show proficiency that sits above the midpoint among Suffolk County's districts overall, but with meaningful variation by grade and subject. In elementary grades, performance in math is stronger. Fourth grade math proficiency reaches a higher level, while third and fifth grade math range lower. By middle school, proficiency tightens considerably. Sixth grade math and English language arts both fall below where early elementary students sit; eighth grade math proficiency drops further. English language arts shows a similar ceiling in the upper elementary years, then dips sharply in middle grades. Science results, tested in fifth and eighth grade, hover near or slightly below the overall district average. A parent reading these results should note that performance is notably uneven across grades, with notably weaker outcomes in sixth and eighth grade across subjects.

Chronic absenteeism at the district stands above the midpoint among county districts, meaning the district's absenteeism rate is lower than the median for its peers. Per-pupil current spending places the district in the upper half of the middle range among Suffolk County districts.

The student body reflects the broader demographics of central Long Island. White students make up the largest share of enrollment, followed by a substantial Hispanic student population. Asian, Black, and students identifying as two or more races also attend. Free and reduced-price lunch data was not available, so a reader cannot see the full economic picture from this data alone. Similarly, the counts of students with individualized education plans or English learners were not reported, so the extent of special services the district provides is not visible here.

The housing market in the district's service areas shows home values in the six-figure range, placing them above the state benchmark but below the national benchmark relative to incomes in the region. Median home values have risen modestly year-over-year. Rental markets in the district's zipcodes are tighter and less frequently listed than home sales. Monthly housing costs as a share of median income run higher than the national norm, suggesting affordability is a real consideration for families.

The district has moved forward with a capital improvement bond approved by voters in 2025. The bond is structured so that new debt replaces retiring debt from prior projects, with the district stating no increase to the local tax burden will result. State building aid covers a substantial portion, and a capital reserve allocation supplements the funding. Construction is expected to span multiple years pending state approval. The district's budget for 2025-2026 passed at the school tax-cap ceiling, raising the levy at its maximum allowable percentage. This is consistent behavior; the district regularly passes budgets at the cap, signaling steady upward pressure on property taxes.

A parent considering Connetquot should understand the strengths in early elementary proficiency relative to county peers, the sharper dips in middle grades, and the solid but not exceptional chronic absenteeism performance. The housing market is moderately expensive and climbing. The district is making significant facility investments but doing so within a constrained tax environment where the levy rises at the allowable cap each year. For families already in the area, the bond offers long-overdue building upgrades. For families moving in, the property-tax trajectory and relatively moderate home prices compared to some other Long Island districts may be relevant to the decision.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,396

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

Black 3%

White 65%

Asian 7%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

94%

—

Gr 3

48%

Gr 4

43%

63%

Gr 5

30%

62%

Gr 6

41%

31%

Gr 7

50%

62%

Gr 8

14%

49%

Math

Gr EOC

—

Gr 3

59%

63%

Gr 4

59%

80%

Gr 5

36%

66%

Gr 6

50%

48%

Gr 7

64%

72%

Gr 8

45%

Science

Gr EOC

—

Gr 5

30%

55%

Gr 8

42%

61%

Social studies

Gr EOC

90%

—

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

CHEROKEE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CONNETQUOT HIGH SCHOOL

EDITH L SLOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDWARD J BOSTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IDLE HOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN PEARL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OAKDALE-BOHEMIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

RONKONKOMA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYCAMORE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HELEN B DUFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

62%

Grade 3

76%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

49%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$666,687

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$618K to $743K

vs. state typical1.31x

vs. national typical1.81x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11716	Bohemia	$689K	+4.2%	40.1%
11779	Ronkonkoma	$622K	+4.4%	36.2%
11769	Oakdale	$698K	+4.5%	19.2%
11782	Sayville	$743K	+4.2%	2.5%
11749	Islandia	$618K	+9.3%	1.5%
11796	West Sayville	$688K	+3.2%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,775/mo

Year-over-year change-1.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,687 to $2,781/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11779	Ronkonkoma	$2,781	-1.8%	36.2%
11782	Sayville	$2,687	—	2.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,364/mo

Home price / national median income8.0x

Annual rent / national median income39.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$590/mo

Market Activity: Suffolk County

Median listing price$949,000

Median listing price YoY+2.0%

Median price per sq ft$507

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.2%

Median days on market47.0 days

Median days on market YoY-12.2%

Active listings3,712

Active listings YoY-0.7%

New listings2,016

New listings YoY+3.7%

Pending listings2,047

Pending listings YoY-34.2%

Hotness: median listing price$987,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY+4.0%

Supply score59.3

Supply score YoY+50.5%

Demand score36.0

Demand score YoY+26.3%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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