Saint James Elementary School

Saint James Elementary School serves 464 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the affluent Long Island community of Saint James. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 and 40 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a supportive learning environment that has earned recognition as one of New York's higher-performing elementary schools. The school ranks #632 out of 4,758 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile with a strong MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10.

Academic performance is solid across core subjects, with 66% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 62% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics. This academic score of 7.9 reflects consistent student achievement across grade levels. Saint James Elementary draws from a well-educated community where 54% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $151,971.

The low poverty rate of just 2.1% contributes to a stable learning environment that supports student success. The school sits on Lake Avenue in this large suburban setting, where tree-lined streets and well-maintained neighborhoods create an ideal backdrop for elementary education in one of Suffolk County's most desirable communities.