For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,976 students in Patchogue, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Patchogue, NY are Saxton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patchogue, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Patchogue have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Patchogue, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saxton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Saxton St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
South Ocean Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
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
| 559 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
| 1,892 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 middle schools in Patchogue, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Patchogue, NY include Saxton Middle School and South Ocean Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Patchogue?
3 public middle schools are located in Patchogue.
What is the racial composition of students in Patchogue?
Patchogue public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Patchogue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Patchogue include: South Ocean Middle School vs. Saxton Middle School, Saxton Middle School vs. South Ocean Middle School
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