For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,460 students in 11772, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11772, NY are Bay Elementary School, Verne W Critz Elementary School and Barton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11772 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11772, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11772, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Bay Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6950
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6950
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Verne W Critz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 Dunton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Gr: K-3 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
199 Barton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
46 River Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Fry Blvd
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Saxton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Saxton St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
281 Medford Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
South Ocean Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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%
11772, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11772, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11772, NY include Bay Elementary School, Verne W Critz Elementary School and Barton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11772?
9 public elementary schools are located in 11772.
What is the racial composition of students in 11772?
11772 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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