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.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.73
Showing 2011–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 1997–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
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 $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.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,954
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,319
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Galway Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galway Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5317 Sacandaga Rd
Galway, NY 12074
(518) 882-1033
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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