Hiawatha School
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY · Sachem Central School District · Grades K-5
1,641st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
Hiawatha School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hiawatha School 1,641st of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Hiawatha School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hiawatha School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 584 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 51.4% | ▼ 25.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 29.6% | ▲ 17.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.4% | 9.8% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 4.3% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.9 pts |
Homes near Hiawatha School
Typical home value $638K in zip 11779 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hiawatha School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Nokomis SchoolSachem Central School District · 0.8 mi away1,722nd of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 48% - –South Shore Charter SchoolSouth Shore Charter School · 1.3 mi away · charter
- 6Cayuga SchoolSachem Central School District · 1.7 mi away1,136th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 63% - 4Holbrook Road SchoolMiddle Country Central School District · 1.7 mi away1,528th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 48% - 5Chippewa Elementary SchoolSachem Central School District · 2 mi away1,276th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 55% - 7Edith L Slocum Elementary SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 2 mi away908th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 73% - 4Helen B Duffield Elementary SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 2.4 mi away1,491st of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 55% - 2Grundy Avenue SchoolSachem Central School District · 2.5 mi away1,940th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hiawatha School in?
Hiawatha School is part of the Sachem Central School District district in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York.
Is Hiawatha School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hiawatha School 1,641st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hiawatha School?
White 51%, Hispanic 30%, Asian 10%, Black 5% (584 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hiawatha School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11779 is $638K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.