For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 206 students in Port Jefferson, NY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Port Jefferson, NY is Port Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Jefferson, NY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Jefferson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Port Jefferson, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4431
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Port Jefferson, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Port Jefferson, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Jefferson, NY include Port Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Jefferson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Port Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jefferson?
Port Jefferson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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