The Gilboa-Conesville Central School District is a small, rural school located in the Northern Catskill Mountains. There are about 375 students in grades K–12 housed in one building in Gilboa, Schoharie County New York. There are no villages nor towns within the school district.
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gilboa-conesville Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilboa-conesville Central School's student population of 276 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Gilboa-conesville Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilboa-conesville Central School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3407 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilboa-conesville Central School's ranking?
Gilboa-conesville Central School is ranked #3407 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gilboa-conesville Central School often compared to?
Gilboa-conesville Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Lake Central School, Newcomb Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gilboa-conesville Central School?
The graduation rate of Gilboa-conesville Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gilboa-conesville Central School?
276 students attend Gilboa-conesville Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gilboa-conesville Central School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilboa-conesville Central School?
Gilboa-conesville Central School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilboa-conesville Central School offer ?
Gilboa-conesville Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gilboa-conesville Central School part of?
Gilboa-conesville Central School is part of Gilboa-Conesville Central School District.
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