For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,581 students in 11901, NY (there are , serving 302 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 11901, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11901, NY are Riverhead Senior High School, Roanoke Avenue School and Riverhead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11901 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11901, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11901, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Senior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Grades: 9-12
| 1,986 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-4
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Riverhead Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pulaski St
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Grades: 5-6
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Phillips Avenue School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Phillips Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Grades: PK-4
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11901, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11901, NY include Riverhead Senior High School, Roanoke Avenue School and Riverhead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11901?
6 public schools are located in 11901.
What percentage of students in 11901 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 11901 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11901?
11901 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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