Phillips Avenue School vs Riley Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phillips Avenue School
Riverhead · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
656 students
Riley Avenue School
Calverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
520 students
| Measure | Phillips Avenue School Riverhead, New York | Riley Avenue School Calverton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2141 of 2,536 | #1485 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #40283 of 50,301 | #26760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 656 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Riverhead | Calverton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riley Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 27.2).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 47.3%).
- •Riley Avenue School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Phillips Avenue School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 520.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phillips Avenue School better than Riley Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Riley Avenue School ranks higher (47.6 vs 27.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Phillips Avenue School and Riley Avenue School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Riverhead and Calverton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phillips Avenue School: 656. Riley Avenue School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phillips Avenue School and Riley Avenue School rank in New York?
Phillips Avenue School is 2141st of 2,536 and Riley Avenue School is 1485th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).