Port Washington Union Free School District
School District · Port Washington, New York
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,985
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,985
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Port Washington Union Free School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Port Washington Union Free School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
Port Washington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John J Daly Elementary School
Port Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
Port Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#67 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,985
+$3,205 vs New York median
District size
5,384 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Port Washington Union Free School District ranks #67 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Port Washington Union Free School District's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools 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). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Port Washington Union Free School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "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 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Port Washington Union Free School District
Port Washington Union Free School District is a Port Washington, New York school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,384 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $30,985 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Port Washington Union Free School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paul D Schreiber Senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Port Washington Union Free School District students show an average math proficiency of 73.0% and ELA proficiency of 69.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Port Washington Union Free School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Port Washington Union Free School District with test data.
Schools in Port Washington Union Free School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Port Washington
- Total Enrollment
- 5,384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 456
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Port Washington Union Free School District?
Port Washington Union Free School District has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Port Washington Union Free School District?
The average composite rating for Port Washington Union Free School District is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Port Washington Union Free School District?
Port Washington Union Free School District spends $30,985 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Washington Union Free School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Port Washington Union Free School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Port Washington Union Free School District?
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Port Washington Union Free School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Port Washington Union Free School District?
Across schools in Port Washington Union Free School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Port Washington Union Free School District compare to other districts in New York?
Port Washington Union Free School District has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.0%
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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.
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