Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ss Philip & James School
About the School
- Mission And Belief Statements Reflect The Fundamental Convictions, Values And Character Of Sts. Philip & James School Saints Philip & James School is dedicated to providing a Catholic education which nourishes the respect for individual diversity, fosters cooperative learning and promotes global awareness.
- Our primary commitment is to integrate the Gospel message into the development of the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of our students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ss Philip & James School often compared to?
Ss Philip & James School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Patrick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ss Philip & James School?
The application deadline for Ss Philip & James School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Ss Philip & James School vs. St. Patrick Elementary School
People that viewed Ss Philip & James School also viewed these schools: Holy Angels Regional School, St. Patrick Elementary School, Smithtown Christian School, St. Mary School and Harbor Country Day School.
The nearest high school to Ss Philip & James School is International Christian School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Harbor Country Day School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1 Division St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 475-0422
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Catholic
16 Harrison Ave
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-3423
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
1266 N Country Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1 Division St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 475-0422
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Catholic
16 Harrison Ave
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-3423
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1 Division St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 475-0422
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Catholic
16 Harrison Ave
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-3423
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
1266 N Country Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Terry Rd.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 979-5018
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
1266 N Country Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 39
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Christian
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
1266 N Country Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 39
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Terry Rd.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 979-5018
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
218 Christian Avenue
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-8273
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