For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,315 students in Dansville 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 Dansville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,315 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dansville Central School District, which is ranked #769 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
#772 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,960 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$46 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,776
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$34,960
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dansville Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dansville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
282 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ellis B Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Gr: 3-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
284 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Gr: PK-2 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dansville Central School District?
Dansville Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,315 students.
What is the rank of Dansville Central School District?
Dansville Central School District is ranked #769 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Dansville Central School District?
92% of Dansville Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Dansville Central School District?
Dansville 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 Dansville Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,960 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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