Top Rankings
Clarkstown Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,821 students in Clarkstown Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Clarkstown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
16 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
7,821 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
712 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarkstown Central School District, which is ranked #203 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
30%
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
46%
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 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,542 in this school district is less 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 $30,539 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$247 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$239 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,542
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,539
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Clarkstown Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkstown South Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
31 Demarest Mill Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Clarkstown North Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Congers Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Laurel Plains Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Teakwood Ln
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Strawtown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Strawtown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
New City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Crestwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Little Tor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Gregory St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Bardonia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Bardonia Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
77 Lakeland Ave
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6320
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6320
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
West Nyack Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
661 W Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Link Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Red Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Woodglen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Phillips Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Birchwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland County Sheriffs Department
Alternative School
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District manages 16 public schools serving 7,821 students.
What is the rank of Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District is ranked #203 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkstown Central School District?
46% of Clarkstown Central School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarkstown Central School District?
Clarkstown Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Clarkstown Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,539 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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