Paul J Gelinas Junior High School

Paul J Gelinas Junior High School serves 651 students in grades 7 through 9 in East Setauket, earning recognition as one of New York's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranking #278 out of 4,758 schools statewide, the school places in the 94th percentile for academic achievement. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1 with 61 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom.

Students demonstrate strong performance in English Language Arts, with 89% achieving proficiency or above across all grade levels. Math performance shows 56% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards, providing opportunities for continued growth in STEM subjects. The school draws from an affluent and highly educated community, where 63% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $170,074.

This supportive environment, combined with low poverty rates of just 4.3%, creates favorable conditions for student learning and family engagement. Paul J Gelinas Junior High School operates as a regular public school within East Setauket's large suburban setting in Suffolk County, serving families in a well-established Long Island community known for its strong educational values and resources.