For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,703 students in Saint James, NY (there are , serving 499 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Saint James, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, NY are Smithtown High School East, Mills Pond Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint James, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Saint James, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithtown High School East
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Grades: 9-12
| 1,428 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mills Pond Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
246 Moriches Rd
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Saint James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 Lake Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Nesaquake Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 Edgewood Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Saint James, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 School Street
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2700
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint James, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Saint James, NY include Smithtown High School East, Mills Pond Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint James?
4 public schools are located in Saint James.
What percentage of students in Saint James go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Saint James are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint James?
Saint James public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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