The Harborfields Central School District is located on the north shore of Long Island in the Huntington Township. It encompasses an area of eight square miles and serves a suburban population of approximately 44,000.

Harborfields is a young school system in years, but binds together two communities - Centerport and Greenlawn - which have roots that go back to pre-colonial days. Its name is derived from the original names used by early settlers: Little Cow Harbor and Oldfields.

Centerport and Greenlawn have the beauty and the appeal of rolling, wooded hills, and protected bays that lead into the Long Island Sound. The area has always drawn discerning people looking for a sense of small-town community with ready access to New York City. The area lays claim to distinguished personalities such as William K. Vanderbilt, whose Eagle's Nest is now a valued public museum; John Dewey, America's foremost educational philosopher; and summer residents like Sergei Rachmaninoff and Albert Einstein.

The school district consists of four schools: Washington Drive Primary School, grades Kindergarten-2; Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School, grades 3-5; Oldfield Middle School, grades 6-8; and Harborfields High School, grades 9-12. There are approximately 3,700 students in the district.

The school district is built on the traditional values of home and family, social responsibility and academic excellence, and implements its philosophy with modern educational practice. Community support and quality schools go hand-in-hand and that is what separates Harborfields from many other fine school districts. The community expects excellent schools and Harborfields residents have demonstrated their belief in educational excellence by establishing an outstanding record of passing budgets.

The goal of the Harborfields Central School District is to provide the best educational opportunities for all children. Curriculum standards are very high and students have responded well to the inherent challenges. Test scores indicate achievements well above national, state, and regional levels. Each year, Harborfields students receive an impressive array of awards, scholarships and other honors, including acceptance at the most prestigious and competitive colleges and universities in the country.

The curriculum is a comprehensive program of instruction based upon a continuum starting with mastery of reading, mathematics, and writing in the primary grades, and extending through college level and advanced placement courses at the high school. The ratio of pupils to teachers is very favorable.

Excellent schools require outstanding teachers, and the Harborfields Central School District has caring and committed professionals who dedicate their time and effort to provide the best possible education to all children. Professionalism is a way of life for Harborfields teachers. More than 95% have earned master's degrees, and each year staff members participate in training and professional growth programs designed to keep their knowledge and skills current. A full complement of support staff ensures that all schools run effectively, efficiently, and safely for our children.