For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,265 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 78% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), 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 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint James, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills Pond Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
246 Moriches Rd
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4305
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Saint James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Nesaquake Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
479 Edgewood Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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