For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,051 students in Riverhead, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Riverhead, NY are Roanoke Avenue School and Phillips Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverhead, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (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 88% 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
549 Roanoke Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Gr: PK-4 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Phillips Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Phillips Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Gr: PK-4 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Riverhead, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Riverhead, NY include Roanoke Avenue School and Phillips Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Riverhead?
2 public preschools are located in Riverhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead?
Riverhead public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Riverhead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Riverhead include: Roanoke Avenue School vs. Phillips Avenue School, Phillips Avenue School vs. Roanoke Avenue School
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