Sayville Union Free School District

99 Greeley Ave
Sayville, NY 11782-2300
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,586 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.
Public Schools in Sayville Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
2,586 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
218,347 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#206 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
70%
52%
57%
49%
94%
78%
(21-22)
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
85%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,003 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,621 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,003
$31,371
Spending / Student
$35,621
$32,248

Best Sayville Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sayville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Brook St
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sayville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
291 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Cherry Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Cherry Ave
West Sayville, NY 11796
(631) 244-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
440 Lincoln Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Sunrise Dr
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,586 students.
What is the rank of Sayville Union Free School District?
Sayville Union Free School District is ranked #227 out of 1,008 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
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 $35,621 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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