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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,237 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 75% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
5,237 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
463 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Port Washington Union Free School District, which is ranked #98 of all 1,017 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
555 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,180 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
67 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
3,198 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
61%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
233 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
419
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
344
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
392
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
379
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
381
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
400
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
414
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
397
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
397
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
447
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
358
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
402
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
18
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,993 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,137 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$163 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,993
$31,353
Spending / Student
$31,137
$32,230
Best Port Washington Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
101 Campus Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5805
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #22.
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Sands Point Rd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5350
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5350
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
South Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Newbury Rd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5400
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5400
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5505
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5505
Grades: 6-8
| 1,216 students
Rank: #55.
John J Daly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Rockwood Ave
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5200
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Guggenheim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Poplar Pl
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5250
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5250
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Manorhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Morewood Oaks
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5300
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-5300
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
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 5,237 students.
What is the rank of Port Washington Union Free School District?
Port Washington Union Free School District is ranked #98 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Washington Union Free School District?
61% of Port Washington Union Free School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 $31,137 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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