Top Rankings
Cambridge Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 780 students in Cambridge Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cambridge Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
780 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cambridge Central School District, which is ranked #554 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#519 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,172 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,440 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$25 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,172
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,440
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cambridge Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cambridge Central School District?
Cambridge Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 780 students.
What is the rank of Cambridge Central School District?
Cambridge Central School District is ranked #554 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 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 science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge Central School District?
89% of Cambridge Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambridge Central School District?
Cambridge Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cambridge Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,440 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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