Best Schools in Port Jefferson, NY
Port Jefferson, NY has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,571 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in Port Jefferson underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Port Jefferson, NY
The top high schools in Port Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School
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Mount Sinai Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
2. Ward Melville Senior High School
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Three Village Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
3. Earl L Vandermeulen High School
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Port Jefferson Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
4. Miller Place High School
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Miller Place Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
5. Comsewogue High School
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Brookhaven-comsewogue Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1153 Students
Best Middle Schools in Port Jefferson, NY
The top middle schools in Port Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
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Three Village Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 647 Students
2. Port Jefferson Middle School
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Port Jefferson Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
3. Mount Sinai Middle School
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Mount Sinai Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 667 Students
4. North Country Road School
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Miller Place Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
5. John F Kennedy Middle School
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Brookhaven-comsewogue Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Port Jefferson, NY
The top elementary schools in Port Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnesauke Elementary School
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Three Village Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 642 Students
2. Mount Sinai Elementary School
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Mount Sinai Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 659 Students
3. Port Jefferson Elementary School
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Port Jefferson Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
4. Sound Beach School
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Miller Place Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 473 Students
5. Boyle Road Elementary School
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Brookhaven-comsewogue Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 334 Students
6. Terryville Road School
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Brookhaven-comsewogue Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 454 Students
7. Andrew Muller Primary School
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Miller Place Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 468 Students
8. Norwood Avenue School
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Brookhaven-comsewogue Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 321 Students
9. Clinton Avenue School
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Brookhaven-comsewogue Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 441 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Port Jefferson, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Port Jefferson, NY has a total population of 7,962 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Port Jefferson, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Port Jefferson, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Port Jefferson, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Port Jefferson, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Port Jefferson, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Port Jefferson, NY
How many schools are in Port Jefferson, NY?
Port Jefferson, NY has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,571 students in total.
How do schools in Port Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Port Jefferson score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in Port Jefferson underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Port Jefferson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 85%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 87%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Port Jefferson
3 of 3 schools in Port Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Port Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.