Saint James Elementary School
Saint James, NY · Smithtown Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,115th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
580 LAKE AVE, Saint James, NY 11780
(631)382-4455NCES ID 362706003689Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Saint James Elementary School 1,115th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 464 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 77.2% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 14.9% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 4.1% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $845K in zip 11780 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Saint James Elementary School
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ELA 62% ▲4 · Math 68% ▲11Compare - #611Wenonah SchoolSachem Central School District · 3.1 mi away611th of 2,326
ELA 69% ▲11 · Math 71% ▲14Compare - #592Tackan Elementary SchoolSmithtown Central School District · 3.1 mi away592nd of 2,326
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ELA 82% ▲24 · Math 82% ▲25Compare
What school district is Saint James Elementary School in?
Saint James Elementary School is part of the Smithtown Central School District district in Saint James, New York.
Is Saint James Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Saint James Elementary School 1,115th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Saint James Elementary School?
White 77%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 3% (464 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Saint James Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11780 is $845K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.