Top Rankings
Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,892 students in Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District.
Public Schools in Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District have a diversity score of 0.70, which is less than the New York public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,892 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
40%
30%
% Black
18%
16%
% White
34%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue (91-92)
$383,000
$11 MM
Revenue / Student (91-92)
$1,140
$8,101
Best Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Special Education School
201 Sunrise Hwy
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Gr: K-12 | 1,892 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,892 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District?
40% of Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District?
Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
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