River Elementary School
Patchogue, NY · Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · Grades PK-5
1,498th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
River Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks River Elementary School 1,498th 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 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — improving.
River Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
River Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.8% | 45.2% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 46.2% | 35.5% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 9.7% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 5.5% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near River Elementary School
Typical home value $595K in zip 11772 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near River Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Bay Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away1,835th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 44% - 7Blue Point Elementary SchoolBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away868th of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 60% - 3Medford Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away1,723rd of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 9Sylvan Avenue Elementary SchoolBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District · 1.5 mi away335th of 2,326
ELA 79% · Math 78% - 2Canaan Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 1.6 mi away1,888th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 41% - 5Barton Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away1,220th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 59% - 7Academy Street Elementary SchoolBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District · 2.5 mi away816th of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 67% - 7Sunrise Drive Elementary SchoolSayville Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away787th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is River Elementary School in?
River Elementary School is part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district in Patchogue, New York.
Is River Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks River Elementary School 1,498th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of River Elementary School?
Hispanic 45%, White 36%, Black 10%, Two or more races 6% (290 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near River 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.