Port Washington Union Free School District

100 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050-3719
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Port Washington 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,298 students in Port Washington Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Port Washington Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
5,298 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
447 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Port Washington Union Free School District, which is ranked #90 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 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#81 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
83%
52%
66%
49%
93%
78%
96%
87%
(2022-23)
13.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
23%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
60%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,624 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,779 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$163 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,624
$31,405
Spending / Student
$30,779
$32,283

Best Port Washington Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
South Salem Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Newbury Rd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5400
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Sands Point Rd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5350
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
John J Daly Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
36 Rockwood Ave
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Guggenheim Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Poplar Pl
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5250
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Manorhaven Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Morewood Oaks
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5300
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Port Washington Union Free School District?
Port Washington Union Free School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,298 students.
What is the rank of Port Washington Union Free School District?
Port Washington Union Free School District is ranked #90 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Washington Union Free School District?
60% of Port Washington Union Free School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Washington Union Free School District?
Port Washington Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Port Washington Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,779 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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