Best Schools in Setauket, New York
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Schools
1
0 public · 1 private
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$653,100
home value · ACS
Schools
1
0 public · 1 private
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$653,100
home value · ACS
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $174,931
- Median home value
- $653,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 85%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Setauket compares
Median household income
$175k
187% of New York median
About Schools in Setauket, New York
Setauket, New York is home to 1 schools, including 0 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
Setauket's community shows 63% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $174,931. The poverty rate in the area is 4.6%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montessori School at Old Field
Private
2 students · Pre-K–1st | — |
Schools in Setauket
Setauket, New York · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$174,931
Median Home Value
$653,100
Median Rent
$2,386/mo
Population
17,403
College Educated
63%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Community Profile
Setauket has a median household income of $174,931. It is a well-educated community where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $653,100, with a median rent of $2,386/month. The local poverty rate of 4.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- New York
- Elementary
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Setauket, New York
How many schools are in Setauket, New York?
Setauket has 1 schools, including 0 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the education level in Setauket, New York?
According to Census data, 63% of adults in Setauket have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Setauket, New York?
The median household income in Setauket is approximately $174,931 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Setauket, New York?
Yes, Setauket has 1 private school alongside 0 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Setauket, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Setauket is 2.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Setauket, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.