Port Jefferson Elementary School

Port Jefferson Elementary School serves 360 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Port Jefferson, New York. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1 with 34 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an intimate learning environment where students receive personalized attention. Academically, the school demonstrates solid performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #879 out of 4,758 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 60% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 59% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. The school draws from an educated and affluent community in the 11777 ZIP code, where 65% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $136,484. The low poverty rate of 5.2% reflects the area's economic stability, while median home values of $640,300 indicate a well-established residential neighborhood.

Located on Scraggy Hill Road, Port Jefferson Elementary School operates within Suffolk County's large suburban setting, serving families who value both academic achievement and community involvement in this prosperous Long Island community.