Hiawatha School
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY · Sachem Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,641st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
97 PATCHOGUE-HOLBROOK RD, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631)471-1830NCES ID 362535003502Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 584 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 51.4% | ▼ 34.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 29.6% | ▲ 23.4 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 9.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $638K in zip 11779 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hiawatha School
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ELA 49% ▲13 · Math 63% ▲11Compare - #1528Holbrook Road SchoolMiddle Country Central School District · 1.7 mi away1,528th of 2,326
ELA 46% ▲10 · Math 48% ▼4Compare - #1276Chippewa Elementary SchoolSachem Central School District · 2 mi away1,276th of 2,326
ELA 51% ▲15 · Math 55% ▲3Compare - #908Edith L Slocum Elementary SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 2 mi away908th of 2,326
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ELA 40% ▲4 · Math 55% ▲3Compare - #1940Grundy Avenue SchoolSachem Central School District · 2.5 mi away1,940th of 2,326
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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.