
The First Public School in Jericho, EST. 1905

The Jericho School bus and its drivers, Bud Hamilton and Martin Halleran, Sr. (on the right) and Ted Metzger, who was also the School Custodian. 1925.
A Rich History of Learning
Jericho, located in the Town of Oyster Bay on Long Island’s North Shore, is one of the oldest communities in the region. Originally settled in the mid-1600s, the area was first known as “Lusum” before being renamed Jericho by, inspired by the biblical city.
Jericho has long been a community rooted in purpose and progress. That same spirit lives on in Jericho Public Schools, where a tradition of excellence meets a commitment to innovation—empowering students to learn deeply, lead thoughtfully, and shape the future.