Best North Fork Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,959 students in the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in North Fork are Riverhead Senior High School, Riverhead Middle School and Pulaski Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Riverhead Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Pulaski St
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Gr: 5-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Roanoke Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Roanoke Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Gr: PK-4 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead, NY include Riverhead Senior High School, Riverhead Middle School and Pulaski Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead?
the neighborhood of North Fork, Riverhead public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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