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Riverhead Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,512 students in Riverhead Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Riverhead Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
5,512 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
472 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Riverhead Central School District, which is ranked #889 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#898 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,564 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
30%
# Black Students
411 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
1,381 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
25%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
386
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
381
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
383
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
392
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
354
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
400
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
384
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
579
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
486
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
411
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
495
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
28
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,278 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,866
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,278
$32,183
Best Riverhead Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Senior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6723
Grades: 9-12
| 1,986 students
Rank: #22.
Aquebogue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Main Rd
Aquebogue, NY 11931
(631) 369-6780
Aquebogue, NY 11931
(631) 369-6780
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Riley Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
374 Riley Ave
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-6804
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-6804
Grades: K-4
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Roanoke Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
549 Roanoke Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6813
Grades: K-4
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Riverhead Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harrison Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6759
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #66.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pulaski St
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6794
Grades: 5-6
| 745 students
Rank: #77.
Phillips Avenue School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Phillips Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Grades: PK-4
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,512 students.
What is the rank of Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District is ranked #889 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead Central School District?
65% of Riverhead Central School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverhead Central School District?
Riverhead Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Riverhead Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,278 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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