For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,748 students in East Setauket, NY. The top-ranked public high schools in East Setauket, NY are Ward Melville Senior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Setauket, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in East Setauket have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
East Setauket, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ward Melville Senior High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in East Setauket, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ward Melville Senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4700
Gr: 7-9 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 730-4800
Gr: 7-9 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in East Setauket, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in East Setauket, NY include Ward Melville Senior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School. East Setauket has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public high schools are located in East Setauket?
3 public high schools are located in East Setauket.
What is the racial composition of students in East Setauket?
East Setauket public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in East Setauket are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in East Setauket include: Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School vs. Paul J Gelinas Junior High School, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School vs. Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
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