For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 784 students in Groton 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 Groton Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4,806 Schools
# Students
784 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Groton Central School District, which is ranked #342 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 85% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
87%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,161 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,987 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,161
$31,405
Spending / Student
$26,987
$32,283
Best Groton Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Elm St
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5853
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5853
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Groton Junior/senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5802
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Groton Central School District?
Groton Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 784 students.
What is the rank of Groton Central School District?
Groton Central School District is ranked #342 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 Groton Central School District?
87% of Groton Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Groton Central School District?
Groton 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 Groton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,987 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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