For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,668 students in 11733, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 427 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 11733, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11733, NY are Ward Melville Senior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Nassakeag Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11733 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11733, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11733, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ward Melville Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,492 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
Gr: 7-9 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Nassakeag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
490 Pond Path
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Minnesauke Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Highgate Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
Gr: 7-9 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Setauket Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Main St
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
William Sidney Mount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Dean Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62 Arrowhead Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11733, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11733, NY include Ward Melville Senior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Nassakeag Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11733?
8 public schools are located in 11733.
What percentage of students in 11733 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 11733 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11733?
11733 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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