For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 932 students in Sag Harbor, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sag Harbor, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sag Harbor, NY are Pierson Middle/high School and Sag Harbor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sag Harbor, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sag Harbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sag Harbor, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierson Middle/high School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Jermain Ave
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-5302
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Sag Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Hampton St
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-5301
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sag Harbor, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sag Harbor, NY include Pierson Middle/high School and Sag Harbor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sag Harbor?
2 public schools are located in Sag Harbor.
What percentage of students in Sag Harbor go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sag Harbor are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sag Harbor?
Sag Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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