Best Schools in Port Washington, New York
9 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Port Washington?
Use this page to compare every school in Port Washington by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
High · Port Washington Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
John J Daly Elementary School
Elementary · Port Washington Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
Elementary · Port Washington Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Port Washington for 2026 are Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (8.9/10), John J Daly Elementary School (8.2/10), and John Philip Sousa Elementary School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
9
7 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$990,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
9
7 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$990,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Port Washington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul D Schreiber Senior High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | John J Daly Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | John Philip Sousa Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | South Salem Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Guggenheim Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Manorhaven Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Greek Language Institute | 3.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.3/10
- Median household income
- $153,819
- Median home value
- $990,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67%
- Avg commute
- 37 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
88% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Port Washington compares
New York rank
#101 of 475
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.1
above New York avg (6.2)
Median household income
$154k
165% of New York median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Port Washington, New York
Port Washington, New York runs a compact public school system of 7 ranked schools, and every single one scores 7 or higher out of 10. That uniform floor is the defining feature of this district — parents aren't navigating a system with weak links or wide performance gaps. The average score across all 7 schools sits at 8.3 out of 10, a number that holds up strong against most Long Island communities of similar size.
Elementary schools drive the top of the rankings. John Philip Sousa Elementary leads the city with a 9.0 out of 10 — the highest score in Port Washington. John J. Daly Elementary and South Salem Elementary both score 8.8, with Manorhaven Elementary right behind at 8.7. That four-school cluster between 8.7 and 9.0 is notable: it signals that strong academic performance at the lower grades isn't concentrated in one zone but distributed across the city. Where your child goes to elementary school in Port Washington, the data suggests they're starting from a solid foundation regardless of which campus they're assigned.
Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School rounds out the top five at 8.0 out of 10. That score holds its own against the strong elementary tier and points to reasonable continuity for families planning a full K–12 path in the district. The drop from the 8.7–9.0 elementary band to 8.0 at the high school level is modest — not the sharp cliff some districts show between lower and upper grades.
For parents comparing options across Nassau County, Port Washington's combination of a high floor and a strong average gives it a clear edge in the data. The practical focus becomes less about avoiding underperformers — there aren't any ranked here — and more about which elementary zone aligns with your target neighborhood. Families prioritizing top-rated elementary access should map John Philip Sousa Elementary's attendance boundaries early in the housing search.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 499 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | 533 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 3 | 436 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 4 | 487 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 5 | 490 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Greek Language Institute
Private
183 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.6 | ||
| 2 | Happy Montessori School
Private
12 students · Pre-K–TK | — | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,218 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,614 students · 9th–12th | 8.9 |
Schools in Port Washington
Port Washington, New York · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$153,819
Median Home Value
$990,800
Median Rent
$2,454/mo
Population
32,657
College Educated
67%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
37 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Community Profile
Port Washington has a median household income of $153,819. It is a well-educated community where 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $990,800, with a median rent of $2,454/month. The local poverty rate of 4.1% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Port Washington, New York
How many schools are in Port Washington, New York?
Port Washington has 9 schools, including 7 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Port Washington, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Port Washington is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Port Washington, New York?
The top-ranked school in Port Washington on MySchoolScout is Paul D Schreiber Senior High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Port Washington, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Port Washington on MySchoolScout is John J Daly Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Port Washington, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Port Washington on MySchoolScout is Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Port Washington, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Port Washington on MySchoolScout is Paul D Schreiber Senior High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
How many school districts serve Port Washington, New York?
Port Washington is served by 1 school district: Port Washington Union Free School District.
What is the education level in Port Washington, New York?
According to Census data, 67% of adults in Port Washington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Port Washington, New York?
The median household income in Port Washington is approximately $153,819 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Port Washington, New York?
Yes, Port Washington has 2 private schools alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Greek Language Institute with a score of 3.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Washington, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Port Washington is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Port Washington, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.