For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 534 students in Port Jefferson, NY (there are , serving 132 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Port Jefferson, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Port Jefferson, 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.
Port Jefferson, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Port Jefferson 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 Schools in Port Jefferson, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
(Math: ≥95% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Port Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Port Jefferson, New York Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Jefferson, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Port Jefferson, NY include Earl L Vandermeulen High School and Port Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Port Jefferson?
2 public schools are located in Port Jefferson.
What percentage of students in Port Jefferson go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Port Jefferson are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jefferson?
Port Jefferson 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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