For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,668 students in 11733, NY (there are , serving 615 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 11733, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11733, NY are Ward Melville Senior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Nassakeag Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11733 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11733, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11733, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ward Melville Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
380 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,492 students
Rank: #22.
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
Grades: 7-9
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Nassakeag Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
490 Pond Path
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Minnesauke Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Highgate Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
Grades: 7-9
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Setauket Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
134 Main St
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
William Sidney Mount Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Dean Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62 Arrowhead Ln
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11733, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11733, NY include Ward Melville Senior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Nassakeag Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 11733?
8 public schools are located in 11733.
What percentage of students in 11733 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 11733 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11733?
11733 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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