For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 594 students in Port Jefferson, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Port Jefferson, NY is 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Jefferson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Port Jefferson, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Port Jefferson, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Jefferson, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Jefferson, NY include Port Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Jefferson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Port Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jefferson?
Port Jefferson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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