Top Rankings
Port Jefferson Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 907 students in Port Jefferson Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Port Jefferson Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
3 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
907 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Port Jefferson Union Free School District, which is ranked #146 of all 1,007 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
73%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $49,504 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $49,383 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$49,504
$31,405
Spending / Student
$49,383
$32,283
Best Port Jefferson Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Port Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 907 students.
What is the rank of Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson Union Free School District is ranked #146 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
73% of Port Jefferson Union Free School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Port Jefferson Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $49,383 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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