For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,641 students in Riverhead, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverhead, NY are Riverhead Middle School, Pulaski Street Elementary School and Roanoke Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverhead, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverhead have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverhead, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pulaski St
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Gr: 5-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Riverhead, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverhead, NY include Riverhead Middle School, Pulaski Street Elementary School and Roanoke Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverhead?
4 public elementary schools are located in Riverhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead?
Riverhead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Riverhead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Riverhead include: Phillips Avenue School vs. Roanoke Avenue School, Roanoke Avenue School vs. Phillips Avenue School
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