Port Jervis City School District

9 Thompson St
Port Jervis, NY 12771-3042
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Port Jervis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,337 students in Port Jervis City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Port Jervis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,337 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Port Jervis City School District, which is ranked #617 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 77% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#619 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Port Jervis City   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Jervis City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Jervis City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Port Jervis City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Port Jervis City   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
532 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
30%
# Black Students
192 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,380 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
59%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
36
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
156
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
12
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,166 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,516 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Port Jervis City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$69 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Port Jervis City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$34,166
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Port Jervis City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,516
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Port Jervis City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Port Jervis City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Jervis Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Rt 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
N A Hamilton Bicentennial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Rt 209
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 858-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Anna S Kuhl Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11 E Main St
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: K-6
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Port Jervis Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Rte 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,337 students.
What is the rank of Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District is ranked #617 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jervis City School District?
59% of Port Jervis City School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Port Jervis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,516 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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