For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,994 students in Port Jervis, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Port Jervis, NY are Port Jervis Senior High School, East Main Elementary School and Port Jervis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Jervis, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Port Jervis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Jervis, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Jervis Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Rt 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
East Main Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 E Main St
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Port Jervis Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Rte 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Jervis, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Jervis, NY include Port Jervis Senior High School, East Main Elementary School and Port Jervis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Port Jervis?
3 public schools are located in Port Jervis.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jervis?
Port Jervis public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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