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#626 of 992 private schools in NY

Ss Philip & James School

Elementary School

359 CLINTON AVE, Saint James, NY 11780

Private

Enrollment

175

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#626 of 992

In Saint James

#3 of 3

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Ss Philip & James School

5.9/10

Elementary School in Saint James · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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Saint James Elementary School

7.4/10

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About Ss Philip & James School

Ss Philip & James School is a private elementary school in Saint James, NY. Ss Philip & James School serves approximately 175 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Ss Philip & James School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 175 students, Ss Philip & James School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Ss Philip & James School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ss Philip & James School compares to the 3 public schools in Saint James, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
This School
vs
10.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
175
This School
vs
782
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
7.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.9% vs 0%
Black 3.4% vs 0%
Asian 3.4% vs 0%
Ss Philip & James School Saint James Public Avg

All Schools in Saint James

School Rating
Ss Philip & James School (this school) 5.9
SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.4
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST 8.6
NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 33%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 175
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.1%
Hispanic 10.9%
Black 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

359 CLINTON AVE, Saint James, NY 11780

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ss Philip & James School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Nesconset), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby St. James), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint James, see our Saint James schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint James 0.5 mi 7.4
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST Saint James 0.6 mi 8.6
NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saint James 0.8 mi 7.2
HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Saint James 1.0 mi 8.1
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown 1.6 mi 7.3
MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. James 1.4 mi 7.8
WILLIAM SIDNEY MOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Setauket 1.8 mi 6.9
GREAT HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL Nesconset 2.5 mi 7.6
SMITHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown 2.3 mi 6.7
THE KNOX SCHOOL Saint James 2.6 mi 8.2
TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nesconset 3.0 mi 8.0
MOUNT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown 3.2 mi 5.6
NORTH SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Stony Brook 3.2 mi —
EUGENE AUER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Lake Grove 2.8 mi 5.2
SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Smithtown 3.1 mi 7.3
SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Smithtown 3.1 mi 6.7
WENONAH SCHOOL Lake Grove 3.1 mi 6.3
ROBERT CUSHMAN MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL East Setauket 2.9 mi 8.6
CLEARY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Nesconset 3.6 mi 7.2
THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL Stony Brook 3.5 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11780 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$141,576

Median Home Value

$702,900

Median Rent

$2,322/mo

Population

15,586

College Educated

51.8%

Homeownership

86.7%

Avg Commute

30.3 min

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Median Age

47.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ss Philip & James School

What grades does Ss Philip & James School serve?

Ss Philip & James School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ss Philip & James School?

Ss Philip & James School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ss Philip & James School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ss Philip & James School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ss Philip & James School rank in NY?

Ss Philip & James School ranks #626 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Ss Philip & James School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ss Philip & James School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ss Philip & James School a private school?

Yes, Ss Philip & James School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ss Philip & James School a religious school?

Ss Philip & James School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
175
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Phone
(631) 584-7896

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