Top Rankings
Cornwall Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,001 students in Cornwall Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cornwall Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,001 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Cornwall Central School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
62%
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
174 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
691 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
204 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
1,799 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
60%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
188
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
253
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
17
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,731 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,924
$31,092
Spending / Student
$23,731
$31,961
Best Cornwall Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Central High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Dragon Dr
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-8009
Grades: 9-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Willow Ave
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Lee Rd
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Grades: K-4
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Cornwall-on-hudson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
234 Hudson St
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-8009
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Cornwall Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Main St
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009
Grades: 5-8
| 944 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,001 students.
What is the rank of Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District is ranked #207 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: 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 Cornwall Central School District?
60% of Cornwall Central School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornwall Central School District?
Cornwall Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Cornwall Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,731 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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