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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 534 students in Port Jefferson Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Port Jefferson Union Free School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
534 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Port Jefferson Union Free School District, which is ranked #43 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
30%
# Black Students
15 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
395 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
74%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
-
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
4
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $84,082 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $83,876 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$84,082
$31,307
Spending / Student
$83,876
$32,183
Best Port Jefferson Union Free School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Port Jefferson Union Free School District is ranked #43 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
74% of Port Jefferson Union Free School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% 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 8:1, 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 $83,876 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
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