Catskill Central School District

343 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414-1621
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Catskill Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,208 students in Catskill Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Catskill Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,208 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Catskill Central School District, which is ranked #783 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 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#788 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

77%
78%
92%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
36.8%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
16%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
66%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,251 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,243 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$52 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$41,251
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$43,243
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Catskill Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catskill Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
341 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Catskill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Catskill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
770 Embought Rd
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Catskill Central School District?
Catskill Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,208 students.
What is the rank of Catskill Central School District?
Catskill Central School District is ranked #783 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catskill Central School District?
66% of Catskill Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catskill Central School District?
Catskill Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Catskill Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,243 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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