Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,627 students in Sayville Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sayville Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,627 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sayville Union Free School District, which is ranked #227 of all 1,009 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
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
85%
40%
% 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 $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,065 is higher than the state median of $32,183. 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
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,065
$32,183
Best Sayville Union Free School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sayville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Brook St
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Sayville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
291 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,627 students.
What is the rank of Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville Union Free School District is ranked #227 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sayville Union Free School District?
85% of Sayville Union Free School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville 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 Sayville Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,065 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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