Although Syosset has remained one of the unincorporated communities in the town of Oyster Bay, it has emerged as a center of excellence in education and healthcare.  The public school district and area private schools are highly regarded, and the local library is an outstanding resource for all ages.  Syosset Hospital continually ranks near the top of non-profit healthcare institutions of its size and type.  Massapequa General and the North Shore University Hospitals are also located in Syosset.