For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,074 students in Patchogue, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 486 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Patchogue, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Patchogue, NY are Barton Elementary School, Medford Elementary School and Bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patchogue, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Patchogue have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Patchogue, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
199 Barton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
281 Medford Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Bay Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6950
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6950
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Verne W Critz Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 Dunton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Grades: K-3
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Fry Blvd
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
South Ocean Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #77.
Saxton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Saxton St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #88.
River Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 River Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Special Education School
201 Sunrise Hwy
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Grades: K-12
| 1,588 students
Patchogue, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Patchogue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
245 N Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
Patchogue, NY 11772
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Patchogue, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Patchogue, NY include Barton Elementary School, Medford Elementary School and Bay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Patchogue, NY?
9 public schools are located in Patchogue, NY.
What percentage of students in Patchogue, NY go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Patchogue, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Patchogue, NY?
Patchogue, NY public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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