Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

75 Goose Hill Rd
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724-9813
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,531 students in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,531 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, which is ranked #38 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#29 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 5%)
87%
52%
80%
49%
96%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%
(2022-23)
9.4%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
83%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $47,117 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,221 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,117
$31,405
Spending / Student
$43,221
$32,283

Best Cold Spring Harbor Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1597 Laurel Hollow Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 692-7900
Gr: 2-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lloyd Harbor School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 School Ln
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 367-8800
Gr: 2-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Cold Spring Harbor High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
82 Turkey Ln
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-6900
Gr: 7-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Goose Hill Rd
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-5941
Gr: K-1 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,531 students.
What is the rank of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District is ranked #38 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?
83% of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?
Cold Spring Harbor 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 Cold Spring Harbor Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,221 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,531 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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