Germantown Central School District

123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526-5326
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 200 students in Germantown Central School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in New York.
Public Middle School in Germantown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,657 Schools
# Students
478 Students
888,789 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
83,560 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Germantown Central School District, which is ranked #440 of all 1,008 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#404 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
63%
52%
45%
49%
70-74%
78%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
1%
20%
% White
86%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,335 is higher than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,835
$31,333
Spending / Student
$33,335
$32,209

Best Germantown Central School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Germantown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Recent Articles

Do We Still Need Libraries in Public Schools in 2026
Do We Still Need Libraries in Public Schools in 2026
An updated look at the role of public school libraries in 2026, their impact on literacy, equity, and digital learning, and why they remain essential today.
The History of Public Schools in the United States
The History of Public Schools in the United States
Explore the history of public schools in the U.S., from colonial roots to 2026 reforms shaping equity, funding, and classroom innovation.
Special-Program Registration Deadlines Explained
Special-Program Registration Deadlines Explained
Learn what to know about special-program registration deadlines for magnet, CTE, and dual-enrollment options in public schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links