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Saint James Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 362 students in Saint James, NY, 12% of all K-12 students in Saint James, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools in Saint James, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saint James Private Schools (2026-27)

The Knox School Photo
The Knox School
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 29
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(10)
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Harbor Country Day School Photo
Harbor Country Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
(4)
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Map of Ss Philip & James School
Ss Philip & James School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
359 Clinton Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-7896
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Saint James, NY Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
362
Students
$27,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint James)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
362 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
24%
39%
0.52
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
220 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
66%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
66 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
35 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1375
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,000
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint James, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Saint James, NY is The Knox 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?
12% of all K-12 students in Saint James are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
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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