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East Setauket Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 427 students in East Setauket, NY, 7% of all K-12 students in East Setauket, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked East Setauket Private Schools (2026-27)

Laurel Hill School Photo
Laurel Hill School
Gr: NS-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
(22)
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Cdlt Ctr-kiddi Academy Of E Setau
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 Research Way
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 941-2100
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Montessori School At Old Field
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
380 Nicolls Road
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 675-1354
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East Setauket, NY Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
427
Students
16
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Setauket)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
427 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
37%
39%
0.48
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,696 Students
% Black Students
<1%
8%
# White Students
130 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
31%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
279 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
65%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
75%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in East Setauket, NY?
The top ranked private schools in East Setauket, NY is Laurel Hill School.
How many private schools are located in East Setauket?
3 private schools are located in East Setauket.
What percentage of students in East Setauket go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in East Setauket are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).

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