For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 654 students in Riverhead, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Riverhead, NY is Phillips Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverhead, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverhead have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riverhead, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillips Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Phillips Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-6787
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Riverhead, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Riverhead, NY include Phillips Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Riverhead?
1 public preschools are located in Riverhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverhead?
Riverhead public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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