For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,306 students in 11733, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11733, NY are Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11733 have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11733, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11733, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11733, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11733, NY include Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11733?
2 public middle schools are located in 11733.
What is the racial composition of students in 11733?
11733 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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