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Saint James Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 362 students in Saint James, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private elementary schools in Saint James, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saint James Private Elementary 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
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
1,296 Schools
# Students
362 Students
341,966 Students
% Students of Color
24%
38%
0.52
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
810 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
14,486 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
23,968 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
14 Students
26,083 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
220 Students
213,541 Students
% White Students
66%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
420 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
66 Students
62,499 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
34,739 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
35 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1375
(Out of 1600)
1279
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,000
$23,132
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$12,178
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Saint James, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Saint James, NY is The Knox School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Saint James?
3 private elementary schools are located in Saint James.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Saint James?
33% of private elementary schools in Saint James are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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