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Top 5 Best 11772 New York Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,460 students in 11772, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11772, NY are Verne W Critz Elementary School, Bay Elementary School and Saxton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 11772 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 11772, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11772, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verne W Critz Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Dunton Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 730-1675
Grades: K-3
| 289 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.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: n/an/a
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Special Education School
201 Sunrise Hwy
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 687-3006
Grades: K-12
| 1,892 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11772 New York

11772, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
245 N Ocean Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 11772, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 11772, NY include Verne W Critz Elementary School, Bay Elementary School and Saxton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 11772?
9 public elementary schools are located in 11772.
What is the racial composition of students in 11772?
11772 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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