For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 328 students in Port Jefferson, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Port Jefferson, NY is Earl L Vandermeulen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Jefferson, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Port Jefferson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Port Jefferson, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Earl L Vandermeulen High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Port Jefferson, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Port Jefferson, New York 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Port Jefferson, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Port Jefferson, NY include Earl L Vandermeulen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Port Jefferson?
1 public high schools are located in Port Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jefferson?
Port Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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