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Schools in East Hampton · East Hampton Union Free School District, Montauk Union Free School District

East Hampton’s public schools outscore 72% of New York districts

On the state math tests, 57% of East Hampton’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving East Hampton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#189of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
57%
▲ 8 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 11 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 3 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$40.8K
▲ 18% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024 · East Hampton Union Free
Students per teacher
10.2
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
9
2,168 students on the public path
In brief

East Hampton’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 472 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Hampton’s, its schools beat 53%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 57% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

East Hampton Union Free spends $40,816 per student and Montauk Union Free $50,302, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Ross School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Hampton’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 72% of New York school districts, #189 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (472)Better than 53%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 747 test results and a graduating class of 227 could put East Hampton anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of East Hampton’s students in the tested grades sat them (811 in math, 683 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Hampton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–82 schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B+
9–12East Hampton High SchoolEast Hampton Union Free School DistrictA+

East Hampton runs its own schools through grade 12 (East Hampton Union Free School District). From grade PK, students attend the Montauk Union Free School District. Parts of East Hampton (18%, 14% and 9% of its land) are served by Springs Union Free, Amagansett Union Free and Wainscott Common instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve East Hampton

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

East Hampton Union Free School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,870 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 10.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$40,816NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Montauk Union Free School DistrictGrades PK–8 · 1 schools · 298 students, down 11% since 2020–21 · 8.8 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$50,302NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, East Hampton Union Free School District54%
State average 48.9% · 523 students tested
Math · PK–12, East Hampton Union Free School District60%
State average 46.5% · 643 students tested
Reading · PK–8, Montauk Union Free School District67%
State average 48.9% · 160 students tested
Math · PK–8, Montauk Union Free School District47%
State average 46.5% · 168 students tested

East Hampton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share East Hampton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East HamptonB+East Hampton Union Free PK–12 · Montauk Union Free PK–8
SoutholdB+Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free K–12 · Southold Union Free K–12
SouthamptonBSouthampton Union Free
Shelter IslandC+Shelter Island Union Free
Sagaponack—Sagaponack Common

Every school in East Hampton

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in East Hamptonby address
John M Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
517 students10:1Rate it →
Montauk School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Montauk
B+
298 students9:1Rate it →
East Hampton Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C+
284 students8:1Rate it →
East Hampton High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
1,069 students12:1Rate it →
Other public schools in East Hamptonrun by other districts or the state
Amagansett School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Amagansett
B+
112 students6:1Rate it →
Pierson Middle/High School
High · Grades 6–12 · Sag Harbor
B
501 students7:1Rate it →
Sag Harbor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Sag Harbor
B−
431 students9:1Rate it →
Springs School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
B−
690 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Ross School
Grades PK–12
Private · Nonsectarian
315 students5:1Rate it →

Questions about East Hampton’s schools

Are East Hampton’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Hampton children attend outscore 72% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #189 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Hampton in?

Two districts: East Hampton Union Free School District runs grades PK–12, and Montauk Union Free School District runs grades PK–8.

Where do East Hampton kids go to high school?

East Hampton High School, with 1,069 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is East Hampton’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in East Hampton Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does East Hampton spend per student?

$40,816 in East Hampton Union Free School District and $50,302 in Montauk Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in East Hampton?

Yes: Ross School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 315 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.