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Peconic Community School

Elementary School

269 MAIN RD, Aquebogue, NY 11931

Private

Enrollment

80

Student-Teacher

8.2:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Peconic Community School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Aquebogue · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Peconic Community School

Peconic Community School is a private elementary school in Aquebogue, NY. Peconic Community School serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Peconic Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.4 pts below NY schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 80 students, Peconic Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Peconic Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Peconic Community School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Peconic Community School compares to the 1 public school in Aquebogue, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
This School
vs
8.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
80
This School
vs
436
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80% vs 0%
Hispanic 10% vs 0%
Asian 5% vs 0%
Black 2.5% vs 0%
Peconic Community School Aquebogue Public Avg

All Schools in Aquebogue

School Rating
Peconic Community School (this school) 5.5
AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,016.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 35%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 80
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.0%
Hispanic 10.0%
Asian 5.0%
Black 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

269 MAIN RD, Aquebogue, NY 11931

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Peconic Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST JOHN PAUL II REGIONAL SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Riverhead), which scores notably higher. Another option is TUTTLE AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Eastport), which scores notably higher. Additionally, QUOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Quogue), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Aquebogue, see our Aquebogue schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.9 mi
School Distance Rating
AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aquebogue 0.6 mi 5.5
ROANOKE AVENUE SCHOOL Riverhead 2.0 mi 3.6
PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL Riverhead 2.4 mi 3.5
PULASKI STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Riverhead 2.1 mi 3.7
RIVERHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL Riverhead 2.2 mi 3.8
RIVERHEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Riverhead 2.3 mi 7.2
SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE Riverhead 2.6 mi
ST JOHN PAUL II REGIONAL SCHOOL Riverhead 2.4 mi 7.7
RILEY AVENUE SCHOOL Calverton 5.4 mi 3.5
RIVERHEAD CHARTER SCHOOL Calverton 5.7 mi 5.1
EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL East Quogue 7.1 mi 6.5
WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Westhampton Beach 8.4 mi 8.9
MATTITUCK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mattituck 6.8 mi 7.3
WESTHAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Westhampton Beach 8.5 mi 7.7
WESTHAMPTON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Westhampton Beach 8.5 mi 6.3
QUOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Quogue 8.5 mi 7.5
HAMPTON BAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL Hampton Bays 7.8 mi 4.4
HAMPTON BAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hampton Bays 7.9 mi 5.3
REMSENBURG-SPEONK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Remsenburg 9.2 mi 5.2
TUTTLE AVENUE SCHOOL Eastport 8.9 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11931 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Population

24

College Educated

0%

Homeownership

0%

Poverty Rate

0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Peconic Community School

What grades does Peconic Community School serve?

Peconic Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Peconic Community School?

Peconic Community School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peconic Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peconic Community School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Peconic Community School rank in NY?

Peconic Community School ranks #763 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Peconic Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peconic Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Peconic Community School a private school?

Yes, Peconic Community School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Peconic Community School a religious school?

No, Peconic Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
80
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County

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