The Shelter Island Union Free School District runs a single PreK to 12 school with 183 students in fall 2024. Its district is the entire Town of Shelter Island. If you plan to rent on the island, see Shelter Island rentals and, for ferry details, see Hamptons Commute.
Registering
Registration is by appointment. The district’s page asks families to contact the registrar’s office at 631-749-0302, extension 111, to schedule one. The district also invites inquiries about its tuition program, which welcomes students from outside the district and offers tours.
Contact
The school is at 33 N Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964, main phone (631)749-0302. For proofs of residency, ask the registrar and compare with the state’s guidance in enrolling a new student.
Context
Shelter Island has 3,355 Census residents and 57% of its homes are seasonal, with a median age of 50. The Shelter Island profile and the island’s trash and transfer station rules cover daily life.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Rules, fees and hours change; confirm with the office or operator before you act.