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Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

241 S Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772-3787
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,368 students in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
11 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
7,368 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
642 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, which is ranked #776 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#771 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
39%
52%
33%
49%
80%
78%
(22-23)
86%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
50%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
38%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,598 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 $25,364 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$187 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,598
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,364
$32,183

Best Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patchogue-medford High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
181 Buffalo Ave
Medford, NY 11763
(631) 687-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,453 students
Rank: #22.
Bay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Bay Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6950
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Oregon Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Oregon Ave
Medford, NY 11763
(631) 687-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Saxton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Saxton St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Barton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
46 River Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #77.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Tremont Ave
Medford, NY 11763
(631) 687-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Fry Blvd
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #99.
South Ocean Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #1010.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Medford Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Wave Ave
Medford, NY 11763
(631) 687-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,368 students.
What is the rank of Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District is ranked #776 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
50% of Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,364 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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