North Babylon Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on North Babylon Union Free School District

North Babylon Union Free School District serves prekindergarten through twelfth grade across a suburban community in Suffolk County, New York. The district operates seven schools including elementary buildings, a middle school, and a high school. Enrollment is distributed across all grade levels, with the high school grades comprising a meaningful share of the total student body.

State assessment data reveals proficiency rates well below the midpoint among Suffolk County's districts. In English language arts, elementary grades show proficiency ranging in the low forties at third and fourth grade, declining through middle grades to the mid-twenties by sixth and seventh grade, then recovering somewhat in eighth grade. Mathematics proficiency follows a similar trajectory, starting in the upper thirties at third and fourth grade but falling sharply to the low twenties by eighth grade. Science proficiency is particularly low at the tested grades, in the low twenties at fifth grade and dropping to the low teens at eighth grade. Participation rates also decline steeply as grades progress, particularly in mathematics and science, where by eighth grade fewer than a quarter of students sat for assessments. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, as low participation can affect how representative these results are of overall performance.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs above the county median, suggesting attendance is an area that differs from many peers in the region. The district spends per pupil in the lower range compared with other Suffolk County districts, which may reflect different budget priorities or resource allocation strategies.

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, North Babylon High School moved to a nine-period day structure. The district describes this as providing students greater scheduling flexibility, expanded access to electives, the ability to earn more credits, smaller class sizes in certain courses, and increased access to career pathways and advanced-study options. This represents a substantial restructuring of the daily rhythm and course availability for high school families.

For the 2025-2026 school year, the district adopted a bell-to-bell restriction on student use of internet-connected devices in compliance with New York State's statewide distraction-free schools policy. This means students cannot use personal smartphones or similar devices throughout the entire school day, a daily change that affects all families in the district.

The housing market in North Babylon, North Babylon's primary zipcode serves as the core of the district. Home values are in the mid-range for Suffolk County, and rental costs reflect typical suburban Long Island pricing. The local real estate market has shown modest price stability, though active listings have increased notably compared with the prior year, indicating more inventory availability. Mortgage rates and employment conditions in the broader region remain moderate. The district's budget has grown over recent years, a cost consideration for prospective homeowners evaluating the area's tax burden.

The student body is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest share of enrollment, followed by Black students and white students in roughly equivalent shares, with Asian students representing a smaller but meaningful portion. The district serves students across the full K-12 spectrum in a multi-school system, offering structured progression from elementary through secondary education.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,691

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 38%

Black 24%

White 27%

Asian 7%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

71%

—

Gr 3

34%

50%

Gr 4

29%

47%

Gr 5

29%

45%

Gr 6

22%

31%

Gr 7

31%

26%

Gr 8

37%

45%

Math

Gr EOC

45%

—

Gr 3

37%

40%

Gr 4

32%

48%

Gr 5

26%

29%

Gr 6

16%

38%

Gr 7

28%

33%

Gr 8

20%

23%

Science

Gr EOC

15%

—

Gr 5

20%

26%

Gr 8

12%

15%

Social studies

Gr EOC

72%

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROBERT MOSES MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARLIAMENT PLACE SCHOOL

WOODS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL

MARION G VEDDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILLIAM E DELUCA JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

27%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 6

31%

Grade 7

21%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

23%

Grade 5

13%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$640,080

Year-over-year change-0.1%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$562K to $721K

vs. state typical1.25x

vs. national typical1.74x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11703	North Babylon	$638K	+0.0%	55.2%
11704	West Babylon	$632K	-0.2%	38.7%
11702	Babylon	$717K	-1.1%	5.7%
11798	Wyandanch	$562K	-1.2%	0.2%
11795	West Islip	$721K	+1.3%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,596/mo

Range across 4 ZIP codes$2,432 to $2,703/mo

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11703	North Babylon	$2,703	—	55.2%
11704	West Babylon	$2,432	—	38.7%
11702	Babylon	$2,675	—	5.7%
11795	West Islip	$2,458	—	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,230/mo

Home price / national median income7.6x

Annual rent / national median income37.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$634/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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