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Riverhead Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 302 students in Riverhead, NY, 6% of all K-12 students in Riverhead, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Riverhead, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Riverhead, NY (2026-27)

Map of St. John Paul II Regional School
St. John Paul II Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
515 Marcy Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-1650
(1)
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Map of St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
Catholic
546 St Johns Place
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-4144
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Riverhead, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bishop Mcgann-mercy Diocesan High School
Bishop Mcgann-mercy Diocesan High School
Gr: 7-12 | 467 students
Catholic
1225 Ostrander Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-5900
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Riverhead, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
302
Students
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Riverhead)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
302 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
18%
39%
0.54
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
191 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
63%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
71 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
24%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Riverhead, NY?
2 private schools are located in Riverhead, NY.
What percentage of students in Riverhead go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Riverhead are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverhead?
100% of private schools in Riverhead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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