For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 666 students in Port Henry, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Port Henry, NY are Moriah Junior-senior High School and Moriah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Henry, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Port Henry have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Henry, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moriah Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Moriah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Henry, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Henry, NY include Moriah Junior-senior High School and Moriah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Henry?
2 public schools are located in Port Henry.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Henry?
Port Henry public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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