For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 534 students in 11777, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 132 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 11777, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11777, NY are Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Port Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11777 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11777, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11777, NY 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 | 328 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 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
11777, 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 schools in 11777, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11777, NY include Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Port Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 11777?
2 public schools are located in 11777.
What percentage of students in 11777 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 11777 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11777?
11777 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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