For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,275 students in Saint James, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint James, NY are Mills Pond Elementary School, Saint James Elementary School and Nesaquake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint James, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint James, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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 Public Schools (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 elementary schools in Saint James, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint James, NY include Mills Pond Elementary School, Saint James Elementary School and Nesaquake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint James?
3 public elementary schools are located in Saint James.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint James?
Saint James public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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