Medford Elementary School
Patchogue, NY · Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,723rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
281 MEDFORD AVE, Patchogue, NY 11772
(631)687-8300NCES ID 362247003163Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Medford Elementary School 1,723rd 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 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 438 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.4% | 61.4% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| White | 41.9% | 30.8% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.4% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.6 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 $595K in zip 11772 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 Medford Elementary School
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What school district is Medford Elementary School in?
Medford Elementary School is part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district in Patchogue, New York.
Is Medford Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Medford Elementary School 1,723rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Medford Elementary School?
Hispanic 61%, White 31%, Black 4%, Two or more races 3% (438 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Medford Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11772 is $595K 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.