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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 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
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,208 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
218,093 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.
Overall District Rank
#788 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
31%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
66%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,107 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,282 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,107
$31,405
Spending / Student
$46,282
$32,283
Best Catskill Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catskill Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
341 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-2300
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 W Main St
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-5665
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Embought Rd
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
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 $46,282 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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