Port Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Port Jefferson, New York 11777 · Port Jefferson Union Free School District
#308 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#3916 of 50,301 nationally
About Port Jefferson Elementary School
Port Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Port Jefferson, in the Port Jefferson Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 370 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 308th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 370.
There are 3 schools in Port Jefferson; Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Port Jefferson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Port Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
Port Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students · 1.4 km away
Port Jefferson Middle School
Port Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
224 students · 1.4 km away
Robert M Grable JR Mount Sinai High School
Mount Sinai · Public high · Grades 9–12
710 students · 2.5 km away
Mount Sinai Middle School
Mount Sinai · Public middle · Grades 5–8
617 students · 2.9 km away
Mount Sinai Elementary School
Mount Sinai · Public elementary · Grades K–4
657 students · 3.1 km away
John F Kennedy Middle School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students · 3.3 km away
Norwood Avenue School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public elementary · Grades K–3
316 students · 3.4 km away
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,442 students · 3.7 km away
Terryville Road School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
471 students · 4.1 km away
Arrowhead Elementary School
East Setauket · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
562 students · 4.2 km away
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Timber Point Elementary School
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370 students
Davison Avenue Intermediate School
Lynbrook · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
370 students
Leo Bernabi School
Spencerport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Tully Elementary School
Tully · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Port Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Port Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #308 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Port Jefferson Elementary School rank in New York?
Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks #308 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #3916 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Port Jefferson Elementary School?
Port Jefferson Elementary School had 370 students in 2025.
Is Port Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Port Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Port Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Port Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.