For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,589 students in 11901, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11901, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11901 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 11901, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11901, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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: K-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11901, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11901, NY include Riverhead Middle School, Pulaski Street Elementary School and Roanoke Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11901?
4 public elementary schools are located in 11901.
What is the racial composition of students in 11901?
11901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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