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Sayville Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,173 students in Sayville Union Free School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in New York.
Public Preschools in Sayville Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,574 Schools
# Students
2,627 Students
679,828 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
57,211 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sayville Union Free School District, which is ranked #227 of all 1,008 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
85%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,426 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,065 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,426
$31,333
Spending / Student
$35,065
$32,210
Best Sayville Union Free School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Cherry Ave
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6700
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Lincoln Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Sunrise Dr
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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