River Elementary School
Patchogue, NY · Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,498th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
46 RIVER AVE, Patchogue, NY 11772
(631)687-8350NCES ID 362247003166Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.3% | 45.2% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 47.0% | 35.5% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 9.7% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 5.5% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 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 River Elementary School
- #1835Bay Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away1,835th of 2,326
ELA 36% ▼7 · Math 44% ▼8Compare - #868Blue Point Elementary SchoolBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District · 1.2 mi away868th of 2,326
ELA 67% ▲24 · Math 60% ▲8Compare - #1723Medford Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away1,723rd of 2,326
ELA 48% ▲5 · Math 38% ▼14Compare - #335Sylvan Avenue Elementary SchoolBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District · 1.5 mi away335th of 2,326
ELA 79% ▲36 · Math 78% ▲26Compare - #1888Canaan Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 1.6 mi away1,888th of 2,326
ELA 36% ▼7 · Math 41% ▼11Compare - #1220Barton Elementary SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away1,220th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▲6 · Math 59% ▲7Compare - #816Academy Street Elementary SchoolBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District · 2.5 mi away816th of 2,326
ELA 63% ▲20 · Math 67% ▲15Compare - #787Sunrise Drive Elementary SchoolSayville Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away787th of 2,326
ELA 58% ▲15 · Math 72% ▲20Compare
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.