Top Rankings
Baldwinsville Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,400 students in Baldwinsville Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Baldwinsville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
5,400 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baldwinsville Central School District, which is ranked #434 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
86%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,926 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,926
$31,405
Spending / Student
$20,417
$32,283
Best Baldwinsville Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles W Baker High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6008
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6008
Gr: 10-12 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7864 Hicks Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6127
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6127
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Mae E Reynolds School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Deerwood Dr
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6124
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6124
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Donald S Ray School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7650 Van Buren Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6106
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6106
Gr: 6-7 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7344 O'brien Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6130
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6086
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6086
Gr: 8-9 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Ford St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6121
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Harry E Elden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6118
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6118
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baldwinsville Central School District?
Baldwinsville Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,400 students.
What is the rank of Baldwinsville Central School District?
Baldwinsville Central School District is ranked #434 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwinsville Central School District?
86% of Baldwinsville Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwinsville Central School District?
Baldwinsville Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Baldwinsville Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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