Galway Central School District

5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074-0130
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 832 students in Galway Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Galway Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
832 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Galway Central School District, which is ranked #361 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#351 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
60%
52%
51%
49%
85-89%
78%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%
(2022-23)
22.2%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
97%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,954 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 $31,319 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,954
$34,989
Spending / Student
$31,319
$36,024

Best Galway Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Henry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Galway Central School District?
Galway Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of Galway Central School District?
Galway Central School District is ranked #361 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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 Galway Central School District?
97% of Galway Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galway Central School District?
Galway 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 Galway Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,319 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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