Best Public Schools in Saint James, NY

Summary:

The city of Saint James, New York is home to 4 schools in the Smithtown Central School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools demonstrate a strong focus on academic excellence, with several standout performers that consistently rank among the top schools in the state.

Smithtown High School East is the district's flagship high school, ranking 108 out of 1,242 high schools in New York and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with over 90% proficiency in several Regents exams. In contrast, Saint James Elementary School and Nesaquake Middle School have more average performance, but still demonstrate strong academic outcomes.

The district's commitment to providing a quality education is evident in the high spending per student, ranging from $21,025 at Saint James Elementary to $26,839 at Nesaquake Middle School, as well as the low student-teacher ratios, which vary from 8.7 to 13.3. This investment in resources has paid off, with Mills Pond Elementary School ranking 618 out of 2,445 elementary schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, the schools in the Smithtown Central School District offer a strong educational experience for students in the Saint James community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saint James Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	580 Lake Ave	Saint James	11780	Suffolk County	Smithtown Central School District	No	Yes	No	No	(631) 382-4455	474	35	13.3	14.8%	362 (76.4%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (15.2%)	21 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	62.8	828^th of 2445 public elementary schools	66.1%		85.5	329^th of 2439 public elementary schools	86.5%	499												50.0	53.2	46.2				54.7	69.4	63.5				38.8		99.0	99.2	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.2	99.8	99.4	$21,025	$986	$20,040
Mills Pond Elementary School	Public	K-5	246 Moriches Rd	Saint James	11780	Suffolk County	Smithtown Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 382-4305	372	34	10.8	11.6%	280 (75.3%)	5 (1.3%)	45 (12.1%)	29 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	70.7	618^th of 2445 public elementary schools	74.7%		89.8	219^th of 2439 public elementary schools	91.0%	399												52.0	68.1	55.4				54.9	84.6	57.4				41.3		98.5	99.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.3	99.0	99.5	$23,157	$846	$22,311
Nesaquake Middle School	Public	6-8	479 Edgewood Ave	Saint James	11780	Suffolk County	Smithtown Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 382-5105	473	54	8.7	9.5%	386 (81.6%)	4 (0.8%)	38 (8.0%)	26 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.4%)	72.7	336^th of 1504 public middle schools	77.7%		77.1	294^th of 1500 public middle schools	80.4%	42								96.7			100.0				52.7	66.7	52.0				76.0	78.2	11.1		20.0	97.9	98.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.3	99.3	99.6	$26,839	$652	$26,187
Smithtown High School East	Public	9-12	10 School St	Saint James	11780	Suffolk County	Smithtown Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 382-2705	1,475	127	11.6	11.6%	1,182 (80.1%)	19 (1.3%)	135 (9.2%)	118 (8.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	14 (0.9%)	80.9	108^th of 1242 public high schools	91.3%		82.7	74^th of 1228 public high schools	94.0%	34	42.9	85.4	92.9	97.2	83.5	90.7	96.9	82.8	79.2	97.6	74.5															99.5	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	99.9	99.8	$21,216	$761	$20,455

Cities Near Saint James

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Stony Brook	1.73 mi	2	113^th
Smithtown	2.33 mi	8	142^nd
Nesconset	3.32 mi	2	54^th
Lake Grove	3.34 mi	3	319^th
East Setauket	3.53 mi	4	72^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.