For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 499 students in Saint James, NY (there are , serving 2,703 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Saint James, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Saint James, NY include The Knox School and Harbor Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
33% of private schools in Saint James, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Saint James ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Ss Philip & James School
(Catholic)
359 Clinton Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-7896
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-7896
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Saint James, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Saint James, NY include The Knox School and Harbor Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Saint James?
3 private schools are located in Saint James.
What percentage of students in Saint James go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Saint James are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint James?
33% of private schools in Saint James are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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