For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,776 students in Patchogue, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Patchogue, 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.
Patchogue, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Patchogue have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Preschools in Patchogue, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
199 Barton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
46 River Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Fry Blvd
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
281 Medford Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 438 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 preschools in Patchogue, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Patchogue, NY include Barton Elementary School, River Elementary School and Canaan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Patchogue?
4 public preschools are located in Patchogue.
What is the racial composition of students in Patchogue?
Patchogue 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).
Which public preschools in Patchogue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Patchogue include: Medford Elementary School vs. Barton Elementary School, River Elementary School vs. Barton Elementary School, Medford Elementary School vs. River Elementary School
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