For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,776 students in 11772, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11772, NY are Barton Elementary School, River Elementary School and Canaan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11772 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11772, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11772, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
199 Barton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
46 River Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Fry Blvd
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
281 Medford Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
11772, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11772, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11772, NY include Barton Elementary School, River Elementary School and Canaan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 11772?
4 public preschools are located in 11772.
What is the racial composition of students in 11772?
11772 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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