Top Rankings
Grand Island Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,829 students in Grand Island 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 Grand Island Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,829 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand Island Central School District, which is ranked #255 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,796 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 $24,046 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$68 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,796
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,046
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Grand Island Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Veronica E Connor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Kaegebein School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1690 Love Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8840
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8840
Gr: 1-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Huth Road School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1773 Huth Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8850
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8850
Gr: 2-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
2451 Baseline Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8870
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8870
Gr: PK-2 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,829 students.
What is the rank of Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District is ranked #255 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Island Central School District?
85% of Grand Island Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Grand Island Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,046 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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