Schools, Colleges and Trade Schools
Long Island has a wide range of educational options, from public elementary, middle, and high schools to Catholic and independent schools, community colleges, universities, BOCES programs, and career-training campuses. This interactive map brings those locations together across Nassau County and Suffolk County, making it easier for families, students, and people relocating to compare what is nearby and begin their research.
Use the map layers to focus on the type of school that matters to you. Public K–12 schools, Catholic schools, other private schools, colleges and universities, and BOCES or career-training locations can each be shown or hidden. Select a marker for the location, category, official website, and directions. The map is a starting point for exploring options, not a ranking or an admissions guide.
Public K–12 Schools
The public-school layer is designed to help users see individual New York State-listed school locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk. It is useful when comparing a particular community, looking for a nearby school, or getting a geographic sense of a district’s campuses. School attendance boundaries, transportation eligibility, registration requirements, special-education services, and program availability are determined locally, so families should always confirm details directly with the appropriate school district before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Catholic, Parochial and Independent Schools
The map separates Catholic schools from other private and independent schools so visitors can quickly narrow the view. Catholic schools are often referred to as parochial schools and may operate through the Diocese of Rockville Centre or another Catholic institution. Independent and other private schools can differ substantially in grade levels, admissions processes, tuition, transportation, learning support, religious affiliation, and academic focus. Open each marker’s official website for the current programs, tours, deadlines, and contact information.
Colleges and Universities
Long Island’s higher-education options include public SUNY campuses, community colleges, private universities, specialized professional schools, graduate programs, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The map includes campuses such as Adelphi University, Hofstra University, Long Island University Post, Molloy University, New York Institute of Technology, Stony Brook University, SUNY Old Westbury, Farmingdale State College, Nassau Community College, and Suffolk County Community College. A campus location is only the beginning of the comparison: prospective students should review available majors, transfer pathways, housing, tuition, financial aid, admissions requirements, and whether a program is offered at that specific campus.
BOCES, Trade and Career Training
BOCES and career-training locations provide another path for students and adult learners interested in technical, skilled-trades, health-care, business, culinary, cosmetology, and other career-focused programs. The map includes Nassau BOCES, Western Suffolk BOCES Wilson Tech, Eastern Suffolk BOCES technical centers, and selected independent career schools. Program availability, eligibility, age requirements, tuition, licensing outcomes, and schedules can vary by campus and change over time, so use the official links in each map marker before relying on a location for enrollment planning.
How To Use the Map When Comparing Options
Start by turning off the layers that do not apply to your search. A family moving to a new community may want to view public and private K–12 locations first. A student planning after high school can focus on colleges, universities, BOCES, and career training. Once you identify nearby options, visit each school’s official website and compare the factors that matter most to you, including grade span or degree program, admissions, cost, transportation, accessibility, student services, and current application deadlines.
Key Facts and Details
| Purpose | An interactive starting point for locating and comparing education options on Long Island |
| Geographic Coverage | Nassau County and Suffolk County |
| Map Layers | Public K–12 schools, Catholic schools, other private and independent schools, colleges and universities, and BOCES or career-training locations |
| Public and Private School Data | School locations are drawn from New York State school-location data; verify current details directly with each school or district |
| Higher Education and Career Locations | Selected campuses and training sites include direct official website links within the map markers |
| Best For | Families relocating, parents researching local options, prospective college students, and adults exploring career or technical training |
| Important Note | This is not a school ranking, attendance-boundary map, admissions guide, or guarantee that a program is currently offered at a listed location |
Education decisions are personal, and the best option depends on the student, the program, the community, and the practical details of getting there. Use this map to find the choices within reach, then continue with the official school or institution for the information that determines whether it is the right fit.
