For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,323 students in East Setauket, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Setauket, 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.
East Setauket, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in East Setauket 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Setauket, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
Grades: 7-9
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
Grades: 7-9
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Setauket, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Setauket, NY include Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Setauket?
2 public middle schools are located in East Setauket.
What is the racial composition of students in East Setauket?
East Setauket 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Setauket are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in East Setauket include: Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School vs. Paul J Gelinas Junior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School vs. Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
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