Top Rankings
Chatham Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 907 students in Chatham 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 Chatham Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
907 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chatham Central School District, which is ranked #786 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#776 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2010–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,437 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,470 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$39,437
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$45,470
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chatham Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 907 students.
What is the rank of Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District is ranked #786 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham Central School District?
87% of Chatham Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Chatham Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,470 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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