Best Riverhead Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 654 students in Riverhead, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Riverhead, NY is Phillips Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverhead, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverhead have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Riverhead, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillips Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Phillips Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Riverhead, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Riverhead, NY include Phillips Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Riverhead?
1 public preschools are located in Riverhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead?
Riverhead public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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