For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,668 students in 11780, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 520 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 11780, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11780, NY are Smithtown High School East, Mills Pond Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11780 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11780, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11780, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithtown High School East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 schools in 11780, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11780, NY include Smithtown High School East, Mills Pond Elementary School and Saint James Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11780?
4 public schools are located in 11780.
What percentage of students in 11780 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 11780 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11780?
11780 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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