For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,992 students in Riverhead, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Riverhead, NY is Riverhead Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverhead, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Riverhead have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Riverhead, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverhead Senior High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Riverhead, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Riverhead, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverhead, NY include Riverhead Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverhead?
2 public high schools are located in Riverhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead?
Riverhead public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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